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N-Ethylmaleimide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 43°C to 46°C |
Boiling Point | 209°C to 211°C |
Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
Assay Percent Range | >99+% |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 112448 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,water,chloroform,methanol and toluene. |
Formula Weight | 125.13 |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
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Safety and Handling
- N-Ethylmaleimide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Maleic acid N-ethylimide
RUO – Research Use Only
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