DL-Glyceraldehyde
DL-Glyceraldehyde is a reactive small molecule produced enzymatically from glycerol. It acts as a cytotoxin and mutagen by modifying proteins, depleting glutathione, and inducing ROS. This compound is used in research to study oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, and mutagenesis in both cellular and bacterial models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
56-82-6
Product Name Alternative
DL Glyceraldehyde, DLGlyceraldehyde, DL-Glyceraldehyde, Aldose reductase, Glyceric aldehyde
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥90.0% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:250 mg/mL (2775.31 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (11.1 mM)
Smiles
C (CO) (C=O) O
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Weight
90.08
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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