Dithioerythritol

**Definition:** A compound that, along with its isomer, Cleland's reagent (DITHIOTHREITOL), is used for the protection of sulfhydryl groups against oxidation to disulfides and for the reduction of disulfides to sulfhydryl groups.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.800.175 - D02.886.740.149 - D09.853.175

**Synonyms:** - Dithioerythreitol