Iodoacetic acid is a derivative of acetic acid. It is a toxic compound, because, like many alkyl halides, it is an alkylating agent. It reacts with cysteine residues in proteins. It is often used to modify SH-groups to prevent the re-formation of disulfide bonds after the reduction of cystine residues to cysteine during protein sequencing.

Safety Information

• Hazard Codes T,C
• Risk Statements 25-35
• Safety Statements 22-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR UN 2923 8/PG 1
• WGK Germany 1