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Tris-(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) - Molecular biology grade
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Tris-(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) is a reducing agent widely used in molecular biology for disulfide bond cleavage, protein denaturation, and maintaining reduced states in biochemical assays. This high-purity reagent ensures reliable results in applications like gel electrophoresis, crystallography, and antibody production. Catalogue details: CAS 51805-45-9, molecular formula C9H15O6P·HCl, molecular weight 286.65, store between 2–8°C, signal word *Danger*. Molekula supplies TCEP from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
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Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90031551 |
| CAS Number | 51805-45-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-[bis(2-carboxyethyl)phosphanyl]propanoic acid;hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C9H15O6P·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 286.65 |
| Exact Mass | 286.0373 |
| SMILES | C(CP(CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O.Cl |
| InChIKey | PBVAJRFEEOIAGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H15O6P.ClH/c10-7(11)1-4-16(5-2-8(12)13)6-3-9(14)15;/h1-6H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)(H,14,15);1H |
| PubChem CID | 2734570 |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29209051 |
| Tariff Code | 2920901090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tris-(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) used for in molecular biology?
TCEP is primarily used as a reducing agent to cleave disulfide bonds in proteins, ensuring proper refolding and activity in biochemical assays, protein crystallization, and Western blotting.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of TCEP?
The formula is **C₉H₁₅O₆P·HCl**, and the molecular weight is **286.65 g/mol**.
What safety precautions should be taken when handling TCEP?
TCEP is classified with the **signal word 'Danger'**—wear gloves, goggles, and a lab coat, and avoid inhalation or skin contact. Handle in a fume hood if possible.
How should TCEP be stored?
Store TCEP at **2–8°C** in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture, to maintain stability and potency.
Is TCEP available in bulk quantities from Molekula?
Yes, Molekula supplies TCEP in bulk—contact our sales team for custom packaging options tailored to your research or industrial needs.
What documentation is provided with a TCEP order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and batch-specific quality documentation for traceability.
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