PCR accessories
Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC)
Diethyl pyrocarbonate with ≥97% purity, a strong RNase inhibitor for molecular biology
- Cat. No.
- M3189
- Category
- PCR accessories
- Formats
- 2 formats
- Manufacturer
Liquid diethyl pyrocarbonate with a minimum purity of 97%, used in molecular biology as a strong RNase inhibitor. It modifies histidine residues in proteins, inactivating them, and also reacts with adenosine in single-stranded nucleic acids. It is a harmful and irritant reagent that must be handled with appropriate precautions.
Key features
RNase inactivation
Chemically modifies histidine residues and inactivates RNA-degrading enzymes.
High purity
Minimum assay of 97%.
Reactivity towards nucleic acids
Reacts with adenosine in single-stranded nucleic acids.
Applications
- RNase inhibition in molecular biology
- Preparation of solutions for RNA work
- Chemical modification of histidine residues in proteins
Technical details
| CAS | 1609-47-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H10O5 (162.14 g/mol) |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Density | 1.122 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Refractive index | 1.398 (n20/D) |
| Boiling point | 160-163 °C |
| Safety | GHS07: harmful if swallowed or inhaled, irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Storage | +2/+8 °C |
| Shipping | Ambient temperature |
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