Definitions for iodoacetic acid
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iodoacetic acid(Noun)
The iodinated derivative of acetic acid CHI-COOH that is used in organic synthesis, and in protein sequencing
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Iodoacetic Acid
Iodoacetic acid and its salts and derivatives. Iodoacetic acid reacts with cysteine (-SH) groups to form a carboxymethylated protein and is used as an enzyme inhibitor in biochemical research.
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