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1,3-Propanediyl Bismethanethiosulfonate (CAS 55-96-9)

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Alternate Names:
Thiomethanesulfonic Acid S,S′-trimethylene Ester; 1,3-Propanedithiol Dimethanesulfonate; MTS-3-MTS
Application:
1,3-Propanediyl Bismethanethiosulfonate is a sulfhydryl cross-linking reagent
CAS Number:
55-96-9
Molecular Weight:
264.39
Molecular Formula:
C5H12O4S4
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1,3-Propanediyl Bismethanethiosulfonate is a chemical crosslinker that contains two reactive methanethiosulfonate groups, which can form disulfide bonds with thiol-containing molecules. This compound is extensively used in biochemical research to study protein-protein interactions, as it can covalently link cysteine residues on adjacent protein molecules. By using 1,3-Propanediyl Bismethanethiosulfonate, researchers can stabilize transient or weak protein complexes, facilitating their structural and functional characterization through techniques like X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry. Additionally, it is employed in the investigation of conformational changes in proteins, as the formation of disulfide bonds can lock proteins in specific conformations. Its utility also extends to the design of novel biomaterials, where it can be used to introduce crosslinks and enhance the stability of protein-based materials. Furthermore, this crosslinker aids in the development of assays to monitor the redox state of proteins, since the disulfide bonds it forms can be reduced, providing a reversible modification that can reflect changes in the cellular redox environment.


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1,3-Propanediyl Bismethanethiosulfonate, 25 mg

sc-208779
25 mg
$379.00