N-Methylmaleimide is an electron deficient olefin that acts as a thiol-blocking reagent in living human cells. N-Methylmaleimide also has the ability to undergo free-radical homopolymerization, and is used as a model for resins that contain the maleimide functional group.
SKU | RCLST008613 |
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CAS number | 930-88-1 |
Molecular Formula | C5H5NO2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST008613 |
Chemical Name | N-Methylmaleimide |
Synonyms | 1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione; 1-Methylpyrrole-2,5-dione; N-Methylmaleinimide; N-Methylpyrrole-2,5-dione; NSC 57594 |
Molecular Weight | 111.1 |
Solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Pale Yellow Solid |
Storage Condition | Room Temperature |
Shipping Info | *eh* Dangerous goods |