Product Description: Citraconic anhydride (Methylmaleic anhydride) is a derivative of maleic anhydride. Citraconic anhydride is utilized to block the proteins amino groups reversibly, stabilizes certain enzymes and improves their catalytic performance, or to reverse the effects of formalin fixation in tissue sections. Citraconic anhydride is irritating for skin and eyes[1].
Formula: C5H4O3
References: [1]Hermanson G T. Chapter 2-functional targets for bioconjugation[J]. Bioconjugate Techniques, 2013, 3: 127-228.
CAS Number: 616-02-4
Molecular Weight: 112.08
Compound Purity: 99.62
Research Area: Others
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents