DEPC
Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) is an irreversible RNase inhibitor that functions by carboxyethylating histidine residues, inactivating enzymes. It is widely used in molecular biology for in vitro RNA handling and has been applied in vivo to study chemosensitivity, such as in rabbit models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1609-47-8
Product Name Alternative
Diethyl pyrocarbonate, DEPC, RNase
Purity
99.30% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:55 mg/mL (339.21 mM) ; H2O:30 mg/mL (185.03 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (30.84 mM)
Smiles
CCOC (=O) OC (=O) OCC
Molecular Formula
C6H10O5
Molecular Weight
162.14
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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