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Thermo Scientific™ TEMED
Description
Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Tetramethylethylenediamine (TEMED) is an essential catalyst for polyacrylamide gel polymerization.
Additional Information and Online Ordering
Highlights:
- Chemical name: N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
- Formula: C6H16N2
- Molecular weight: 116.21
- CAS number: 110-18-9
- Purity: >99%
- Refractive index: 1.417 to 1.419
- Boiling range: 119 to 121°C
Compatible with:
Ammonium Persulfate (Part No. 17874)
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | Store locked up in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, and separate from oxidizing materials. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| Product Type | TEMED |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We recommend storing TEMED locked up in a segregated and approved area. Store in the original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area and separate from oxidizing materials.
The Certificate of Analysis lists actual test results for each lot and the minimum specification requirements:
-Purity > 99.0%
-Refractive index (nD20) between 1.417-1.419
-Boiling Range: 119-121 degrees C
-The solution must be a clear liquid, free of particulate matter
>Chemical name: N,N,N',N'- tetramethylethane-1,2-diamine
-Formula: C6H16N2
-CAS number: 110-18-9
-Molecular weight: 116.21-Purity: ≥ 99%
-Refractive index: 1.417 to 1.419
-Boiling range: 119 to 121 degrees C
-Clear liquid at room temperature, sold as a 25 mL volume in an amber bottle
Thermo Scientific Tetramethylethylenediamine (TEMED) is an essential catalyst for polyacrylamide gel polymerization. TEMED is used with ammonium persulfate (APS) to catalyze acrylamide polymerization when preparing gels for electrophoresis.
Yes, details below:
- Ammonium Persulfate: Cat. No. 17874
- TEMED: Cat. No. 15524010 and Cat. No. 17919
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.