Nitro Blue Tetrazolium, Fisher BioReagents

Description

Used in conjunction with BCIP as a substrate for acid and alkaline phosphatases

Nitro BT is used in conjunction with BCIP as a substrate for acid and alkaline phosphatases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 298-83-9
• Molecular Formula: C40H30Cl2N10O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 817.644
• InChI Key: FSVCQIDHPKZJSO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: NBT, Nitro BT, p-Nitro Blue Tetrazolium
• PubChem CID: 9281
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9505
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-methoxy-4-[3-methoxy-4-[3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl]phenyl]phenyl]-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazol-2-ium;dichloride
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)[N+]3=NC(=NN3C4=CC=C(C=C4)[N+](=O)[O-])C5=CC=CC=C5)OC)[N+]6=NC(=NN6C7=CC=C(C=C7)[N+](=O)[O-])C8=CC=CC=C8.[Cl-].[Cl-]

• Melting Point: 189°C
• Extinction Coefficient: 650g(-1) cm(-1) min.
• Identification: Pass Test
• Lambda Max: 258 to 262nm
• Formula Weight: 817.65
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Color: Yellow
• Quantity: 1 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitro Blue Tetrazolium

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	WARNING!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not ingest. Use explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Remove from exposure, lie down. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:0
Recommended Storage	4°C

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