Thiourea
 
Thiourea is a chaotrope used together with urea in the IPG strip rehydration to solubilize and denature proteins, and improve the solubility of membrane proteins.

Thiourea — Technical Specifications


    

        

            
Complete Packsize
            
100 g
        
        

            
Application
            
Used together with urea in the IPG strip rehydration solution to solubilize and denature proteins
        
        

            
Physical State
            
Solid
        
        

            
Color
            
White
        
        

            
Molecular Weight [Mr]
            
76.13
        
        

            
pH Range
            
5-7
        
        

            
CAS Number
            
62-56-6
        
        

            
Synonym
            
Sulfourea, Thiocarbamide
        
        

            
Boiling Point
            
Decomposes
        
        

            
Melting/Freezing Point
            
176-178°C
        
        

            
Solubility
            
Easily soluble in methanol, soluble in cold and hot water, partially soluble in diethyl ether
        
        

            
Wetted Part
            
No