Merck, 68957-10G, Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine hydrochloride

Tris(2-carboxyethyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP.HCL ) is a useful reducing agent for Sulphur and nitrogen-containing compounds. TCEP.HCL and the resultant oxide are water-soluble. TCEP.HCL has electron-rich phosphorus and oxygen atoms to combine with various metals, including Rh, Ir, and Pd. It rapidly complexes with Rh and Ir in dioxane at ambient temperature. It reduces disulfide linkages in a range of peptides and proteins in biological disulfide.