DCTB (trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile), PurReagent, >=98.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  DCTB
Linear Formula:  C17H18N2
Molecular Weight:  250.35 g/mol
CAS Number: 300364-84-5

Properties

Assay Purity >=98%
M pt. 125 °C
Density 1.450 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 + H312 + H332
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29269090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
DCTB is widely used as a matrix in matrix-assisted laser desorptionionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of nonpolar low-molecular-weight compounds synthetic polymers lipids and other small organic molecules.

Purpose
The purpose of DCTB is to promote efficient laser energy absorption and soft ionization of analytes during MALDI mass spectrometry allowing accurate mass determination with minimal fragmentation.

General Description
DCTB (trans-2-[3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile) is an organic matrix compound commonly used in MALDI mass spectrometry because of its excellent performance in the analysis of hydrophobic and nonpolar compounds in analytical and materials research.