MilliporeSigma™ MTT, Calbiochem™,

Description

Membrane-permeable yellow dye that is reduced by mitochondrial reductases in living cells to form the dark blue product, MTT-formazan

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 298-93-1
• Molecular Formula: C18H16BrN5S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 414.33
• MDL Number: MFCD00011964,MFCD00066662
• InChI Key: AZKSAVLVSZKNRD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: thiazolyl blue, thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide, mmt tetrazolium, methylthiazoletetrazolium, mtt, thiazolyl blue monotetrazolium, thiazole blue, 3-4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide, mtt van, unii-euy85h477i
• PubChem CID: 64965
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53233
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-3,5-diphenyl-3H-1,2λ⁵,3,4-tetrazol-2-ylium bromide
• SMILES: [Br-].CC1=C(C)N=C(S1)[N+]1=NC(=NN1C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 195°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• Formula Weight: 414.3
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: MTT

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	206-069-5
RTECSNumber	XF8060000
Recommended Storage	15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F); Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 20°C (68°F).