MTT Reagent | 2809

MTT is a tetrazolium salt used for determining cell viability. MTT produces a yellowish solution that is converted to dark blue, water-insoluble MTT formazan by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of living cells. The formazan is then solubilized and its concentration determined by optical density.

MTT is a tetrazolium salt used for determining cell viability. MTT produces a yellowish solution that is converted to dark blue, water-insoluble MTT formazan by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of living cells. The formazan is then solubilized and its concentration determined by optical density.

2809 | MTT Reagent DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide)

Appearance: Yellow to dark yellow solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 298-93-1

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S

Molecular Weight: 414.32

Cell-Permeable?: No

Purity: ≥97% by HPLC

Solubilities: H₂O (>10 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from light and moisture

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: A cell proliferation assay reagent

MDL Number: MFCD00011964

PubChem CID: 64965

SMILES: CC1=C(SC(=N1)[N+]2=NC(=NN2C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C.[Br-]

InChi: InChI=1S/C18H16N5S.BrH/c1-13-14(2)24-18(19-13)23-21-17(15-9-5-3-6-10-15)20-22(23)16-11-7-4-8-12-16;/h3-12H,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChi Key: AZKSAVLVSZKNRD-UHFFFAOYSA-M