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Dithioerythritol

Medical Definition: 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.
Also Called: 2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiolbutane
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 6892-68-8

Dithioerythritol Medical Definitions and Terms

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