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475989 MTT - CAS 298-93-1 - Calbiochem

475989
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Key Spec Table

CAS #Empirical Formula
298-93-1C₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
475989-10GM Plastic ampoule 10 gm
475989-1GM Glass bottle 1 gm
Description
OverviewMembrane-permeable yellow dye that is reduced by mitochondrial reductases in living cells to form the dark blue product, MTT-formazan. Spectrophotometric measurement of MTT-formazan at 540 or 570 nm allows quantitation of cell viability. Used as a direct indicator of cytotoxicity (such as for screening cancer drugs) and apoptosis. An electron acceptor used for studying NADP-dependent dehydrogenases.
Catalogue Number475989
Brand Family Calbiochem®
Synonyms3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium Bromide, Thiazole Blue
References
ReferencesLiu, Y., et al. 1997. J. Neurochem. 69, 581.
Abdallah, M.A. 1980. Eur. J. Biochem. 112, 331.
Product Information
CAS number298-93-1
ATP CompetitiveN
FormYellow powder
Hill FormulaC₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S
Chemical formulaC₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S
ReversibleN
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
Primary TargetUsed as a direct indicator of cytotoxicity and apoptosis.
Purity≥98% by HPLC
Physicochemical Information
Cell permeableY
ContaminantsSulfated ash: ≤0.5%; heavy metals: ≤0.001%
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSXF8060000
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
Toxicity Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic
Storage +15°C to +30°C
Do not freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C.). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
475989-10GM 04061838430403
475989-1GM 07790788050603

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MTT - CAS 298-93-1 - Calbiochem SDS

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MTT - CAS 298-93-1 - Calbiochem Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
475989

References

Reference overview
Liu, Y., et al. 1997. J. Neurochem. 69, 581.
Abdallah, M.A. 1980. Eur. J. Biochem. 112, 331.
Data Sheet

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Revision06-December-2019 JSW
Synonyms3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium Bromide, Thiazole Blue
DescriptionMembrane-permeable yellow dye that is reduced by mitochondrial reductases in living cells to form the dark blue product, MTT-formazan. Spectrophotometric measurement of MTT-formazan at 540 or 570 nm allows quantitation of cell viability. Used as a direct indicator of cytotoxicity (such as for screening cancer drugs) and apoptosis. An electron acceptor used for studying NADP-dependent dehydrogenases.
FormYellow powder
CAS number298-93-1
RTECSXF8060000
Chemical formulaC₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S
Structure formulaStructure formula
Purity≥98% by HPLC
ContaminantsSulfated ash: ≤0.5%; heavy metals: ≤0.001%
SolubilityH₂O (5 mg/ml)
Storage +15°C to +30°C
Do Not Freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C.). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.
Toxicity Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic
ReferencesLiu, Y., et al. 1997. J. Neurochem. 69, 581.
Abdallah, M.A. 1980. Eur. J. Biochem. 112, 331.