Edman's reagent

noun

phenylisothiocyanate

Meanings

nounEdman's reagent (uncountable)

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Named after Pehr Edman; it is used in Edman degradation.

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Edman's reagent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Edman's%20reagent

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