A reagent commonly used in biochemical studies as a protective agent to prevent the oxidation of SH (thiol) groups and for reducing disulphides to dithiols.

DUI

D004229 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0006621

CAS

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

Previous indexing

Alcohols (1966-1971); Tetroses (1966-1971)

History note

72

Public note

72