Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium Bromide
| CAS No.: |
298-93-1 |
| Molecular Weight: |
414.32 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula |
C18H16N5SBr |
Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium Bromide or MTT or MMT Tetrazolium is used as a dye and a colorimetric reagent.
General Properties and Specifications of Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium Bromide or MTT or MMT Tetrazolium:
Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder.
Solubility of 5% solution in Methanol: Clear yellow.
Assay: 98% minimum.
Absorbance (A) of 1% solution in Methanol in a 1cm cell @242nm: 400 – 530
Melting Point: 225C.
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Storage: 2C to 8C (Refrigerate). Ok to freeze. Short term shipping may be ambient. light sensitive.
