Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium Bromide (MTT)
Product Description
Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (often called MTT) is a common dye used in Cell Proliferation assays or Cell Growth assays. MTT is converted to water-insoluble, dark blue MTT-formazan by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of living cells. The intensity of the color can then be measured colorimetrically at a wavelength of 570 nm.
Product Specifications:
Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide,
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide
MTT
Formula: C18H16BrN5S
MW: 414.32 g/mol
Handling/Storage: Store dark at 4°C, protect from light/ air, keep dry.
Soluble in Water or PBS up to 5 mg/ml, and in Ethanol at 20 mg/ml.
PubChem Chemical ID: 64965
Product Specifications
Catalog ID | T-030 |
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CAS # | 298-93-1 |
MW | 414.32 g/mol |
Storage/Handling | Store desiccated at 4°C. Protect from light and air. |
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