Used as a membrane-permeable dye and is reduced by mitochondrial enzymes to measure cell proliferation. Synonyms: 3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide Methylthiazoletetrazolium, (4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide, MTT, Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide CAS Number: 298-93-1 Molecular Weight: 414.32 Molecular Formula: C18H16N5SBr Appearance: Supplied as a pale yellow to yellow powder Purity: 98% Melting Point: 190-210C Water: 0.5% Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Hygroscopic. Store under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Product is stable for 6 months from time of receipt.
Molecular Weight:
414.32
Purity:
98%
Form:
Supplied as a pale yellow to yellow powder
CAS Number:
[298-93-1]
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