CAS 60984-57-8: N,N′-Bis(acryloyl)cystamine

N,N'-(Disulfanediylbis(ethane-2,1-diyl))diacrylamide

BAC is used as a reversible cross-linker for polyacrylamide gels, to simplify isolation of macromolecules separated on the gels. The disulfide linkage can be broken with a suitable reducing agent. A 1-g slice of a 4% (12:1) gel will dissolve in 5 mL of 100 mM DTT in TBE (pH 8.3) in less than 30 min. The pH of 8.3 is optimum for rapid dissolution of the gel.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

N,N'-Bis(acryloyl)cystamine is a cross-linking agent that has been shown to be effective in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It is a component of nanogels that have been shown to bind to viruses in a way that prevents them from infecting cells. N,N'-Bis(acryloyl)cystamine can also be used as an adjuvant for vaccines against infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV, by binding to antigens on these viruses so they are more easily recognized by the immune system. This drug can also be used for the treatment of inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

N,N'-Bis(acryloyl)cystamine is used as a reversible cross-linker for polyacrylamide gels. It is also used for DNA purification. Further, it finds application in Suzuki reaction and fabrication of hydrogel modified plasmonic crystal. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.