Tetraethylcystamine

Ref. 3D-FT28079

Product Information

• Name: Tetraethylcystamine
• Synonyms: 2,2'-Dithiobis[N,N-diethyl-ethanamine2,2'''-Dithiobistriethylamine3,10-Diethyl-6,7-dithia-3,10-diazadodecane
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Tetraethylcystamine is an organophosphorus compound that is a response modifier in immunoassays. Tetraethylcystamine has a linear range of 0.01-200 µg/ml and can be used to enhance the detection limits of other compounds. Tetraethylcystamine is also used as a surfactant and denaturant for proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. It is synthesized by the alkylation of cysteamine with ethylchloroacetate followed by reaction with diethyl phosphite. Tetraethylcystamine reacts with carboxylates to form disulfides or with amines to form alkylating agents. Spectrometric data suggests that tetraethylcystamine forms two types of disulfides: one type with two sulfur atoms (Tetrasulfide) and the other type with four sulfur atoms (Quadrisulfide).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 264.5 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₈N₂S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid