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N-Ethylmaleimide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cysteine alkylating agent N-Ethylmaleimide is a protein thiol modifier which inhibits apoptotic DNA fragmentation. It is a sulfhydryl reagent and finds application in experimental biochemical studies as well as in enzymology. It is involved in the modification of cysteine residues in proteins and peptides. It acts as a Michael acceptor and reacts with nucelophiles like thiols. It is employed in the inhibition of Mg2+-dependent internucleosomal DNA fragmentation.
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Cysteine alkylating agent N-Ethylmaleimide is a protein thiol modifier which inhibits apoptotic DNA fragmentation. It is a sulfhydryl reagent and finds application in experimental biochemical studies as well as in enzymology. It is involved in the modification of cysteine residues in proteins and peptides. It acts as a Michael acceptor and reacts with nucelophiles like thiols. It is employed in the inhibition of Mg2+-dependent internucleosomal DNA fragmentation.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, water, chloroform, methanol and toluene.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 43°C to 46°C |
| Boiling Point | 209°C to 211°C |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN2928 |
| Beilstein | 112448 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,3822 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,water,chloroform,methanol and toluene. |
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