Application

Spin trap used in conjunction with Fe²⁺ to detect NO in brain, kidney, liver, and other tissues. Simultaneous direct measurement of NO* and pO₂ has been reported. A copper chelator, it has been used to quantitate copper in biological materials by ESR and is an inhibitor of superoxide dismutase, ascorbate oxidase, and other enzymes.

Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate was used during the synthesis of N-allylpeptides, in a study outlining the strategy to synthesize and purify a hydrogen bond surrogate (HBS) α-helix in ∼1 week.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits induction of macrophage nitric oxide synthase.

General description

Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate is a chelating agent, generally used in mobilizing toxic metals from the human tissues and experimental animals. It exists as a white or colorless solid, and is freely soluble with gradual decomposition.

Other Notes

Reagent used for the extraction of trace metals into organic solvents for atomic absorption spectroscopy; Precipitation of trace metals for x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy