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Thermo Scientific™ PITC (Edman's Reagent) (phenylisothiocyanate)
Phenylisothiocyanate, an amine-reactive, colored compound (Amax 254nm; UV) for pre-column derivatization of amino acids for reverse-phase HPLC.
Brand: Thermo Scientific™ TS-26922
Description
Thermo Scientific™ Pierce PITC (phenylisothiocyanate) is a high-purity reagent for pre-column quantitative derivatization of amino acids by reverse-phase HPLC.
Highlights:
- Also known as Edman's Reagent
- Reacts readily with amino acids in 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature
- Resulting phenylthiocarbamyl derivatives can be separated and quantified in 30 minutes using reverse-phase HPLC to produce stable products with all amino acids including proline
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Specifications
PITC | |
Upon receipt store at room temperature. | |
10 x 1 mL |
Amine | |
Other Label or Dye | |
Liquid |
Safety and Handling
- Phenylisothiocyanate (PITC)
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
Hazard Statement
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.