A highly sensitive tetrazolium reagent (light red) that produces a water-soluble formazan (dark red color) in NADH and cell proliferation assays due to cleavage by mitochondrial dehydrogenase.
CAS No
21411-53-0
Molecular Formula
C28H35N3O7
Molecular Weight
525.59
Atmosphere
Inert gas
Melting Point
132-137°C
Solubility
As Reported
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions
As Reported
Specific Rotation
As Reported
Purity
≥90%
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Store under inert atmosphere in amber vial. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
References
Crooy, P., et al.: J. Antibiot., 25, 371 (1972), Allington, D., et al.: Clin. Therap., 23, 24 (2001), Eeman, M., et al.: Langmuir, 22, 11337 (2006),