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Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate, ACS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate is a spin trapping reagent used in conjunction with ferrous ion to detect nitric oxide in brain, kidney, liver and other tissues. It is used as sensitive reagent for the determination of copper, rubber vulcanization accelerator and finds application in the determination of other metals such as zinc, cobalt, platinum and palladium. Furthermore, it is an inhibitor of superoxide dismutase, ascorbate oxidase and other enzymes as well as inhibits the induction of macrophage nitric oxide synthase.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 94°C to 102°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 3920507 |
Merck Index | 14,3378 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 225.31 (171.28 Anhydrous) |
Grade | ACS |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling


- Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diethylcarbamodithioic acid sodium salttrihydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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