Iodoacetyl chloride (CAS 38020-81-4)
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Iodoacetyl chloride acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the modification of sulfur-containing compounds. Its mechanism of action is predominantly based on its ability to function as an acylating agent, where it introduces an acetyl group into a target molecule. This reaction is highly specific to nucleophilic sites within molecules, making iodoacetyl chloride particularly useful in the study of proteins and enzymes that contain cysteine residues. By selectively modifying these sulfur-containing amino acids, researchers can investigate the structure-function relationships within proteins, elucidate enzyme mechanisms, and study protein interactions within complex biological systems. The reactivity of iodoacetyl chloride, facilitated by the iodine atom, which makes the carbonyl carbon more electrophilic, allows for precise and targeted chemical modifications, enabling its widespread use in biochemical research to probe and manipulate molecular function without affecting the overall viability of the system under study.
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Iodoacetyl chloride, 5 g | sc-279217 | 5 g | $439.00 |