Dithioerythritol

Synonyms

2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (R*,S*)-

2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiolbutane

Dithioerythreitol

A compound that, along with its isomer, Cleland's reagent (DITHIOTHREITOL), is used for the protection of sulfhydryl groups against oxidation to disulfides and for the reduction of disulfides to sulfhydryl groups.