Product Data Sheet
N-Ethylmaleimide
Catalog No. A17289
N-Ethylmaleimide (NEM) is a potent chemical reagent that irreversibly alkylates free sulfhydryl groups, specifically targeting cysteine residues. This compound serves as an effective inhibitor of cysteine proteases and significantly affects phosphate transport in mitochondria. With an IC50 value of 6.3 μM, N-Ethylmaleimide is valuable for modifying cysteine residues in proteins and peptides, making it an essential tool in biochemical research and studies involving protein functionality and structure.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A17289 |
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| M. Wt | 125.13 |
| Formula | C6H7NO2 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 128-53-0 |
| Synonyms | NEM |
| SMILES | O=C(C=C1)N(CC)C1=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | N-Ethylmaleimide (NEM) is a potent chemical reagent that irreversibly alkylates free sulfhydryl groups, specifically targeting cysteine residues. This compound serves as an effective inhibitor of cysteine proteases and significantly affects phosphate transport in mitochondria. With an IC50 value of 6.3 μM, N-Ethylmaleimide is valuable for modifying cysteine residues in proteins and peptides, making it an essential tool in biochemical research and studies involving protein functionality and structure. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
