N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine is a reducing co-substrate for heme peroxidases. It is used for detection of peroxidases on polyacrylamide gels.
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Applications
N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine is a reducing co-substrate for heme peroxidases. It is used for detection of peroxidases on polyacrylamide gels.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in cold, more in hot water.
Notes
Air & Light Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Powerful electron donor which readily forms stable, dark blue radical cation: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 61, 1981 (1939); 65, 1747 (1943), which is involved in a wide variety of redox reactions:
- Electron acceptor in studies of catalytic properties of oxoreductases in cellular organelles: Anal. Biochem., 131, 404 (1983). Reducing agent for cytochrome c.
- Compare N,N-Dimethyl-p-phenyl enediamine dihydrochloride, A10343.