2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride, 98%

Description

2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride, 98%, C19H15ClN4, CAS Number-298-96-4, triphenyltetrazolium chloride, tetrazolium chloride, urocheck, tetrazolium red, tetrazolium chloride, uroscreen, red tetrazolium, vitastain, 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride, 2,3,5-triphenyl-2h-tetrazolium chloride | CAS: 298-96-4 | C19H15ClN4 | 334.81 g/mol

2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride is used as a redox indicator. It is also used in biochemical experiments, especially to indicate cellular respiration. It is employed in autopsy pathology to assist identification of post-mortem myocardial infarctions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride is used as a redox indicator. It is also used in biochemical experiments, especially to indicate cellular respiration. It is employed in autopsy pathology to assist identification of post-mortem myocardial infarctions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 298-96-4
• Molecular Formula: C19H15ClN4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 334.81
• MDL Number: MFCD00011963
• InChI Key: PKDBCJSWQUOKDO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride, tetrazolium red, uroscreen, red tetrazolium, urocheck, vitastain, tetrazolium chloride, triphenyltetrazolium chloride, 2,3,5-triphenyl-2h-tetrazolium chloride, tetrazolium chloride
• PubChem CID: 9283
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78019
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazol-2-ium;chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].C1=CC=C(C=C1)N1N=C(N=[N+]1C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: ∽250°C (decomposition)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 3923356
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9744
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 334.81
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 3, 5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	206-071-6
RTECSNumber	XF8100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only