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Ethyl tiglate (CAS 5837-78-5)

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Alternate Names:
Ethyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate
CAS Number:
5837-78-5
Molecular Weight:
128.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H12O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Ethyl tiglate (ET) is an alkylating agent with a high reactivity that has found extensive use in scientific research and laboratory experiments. It is capable of introducing diverse chemical modifications to molecules, thus being an asset in studies involving DNA and protein alterations, gene expression, and cell signaling. Moreover, Ethyl tiglate has been utilized to investigate the effects of environmental toxins and various substances on cells. Notably, Ethyl tiglate can interact with nucleophilic sites on proteins and DNA, leading to the formation of covalent bonds. Such bonds can subsequently induce numerous changes in the structure and function of proteins and DNA, making Ethyl tiglate useful in understanding these critical biological components.


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Ethyl tiglate, 100 g

sc-471918
100 g
$76.00