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Merck - 475989-1GM - MTT (Thiazole Blue) | CAS 298-93-1 | Calbiochem | 1GM

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  • ITEM #: 6280763
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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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Merck - 475989-1GM - MTT (Thiazole Blue) | CAS 298-93-1 | Calbiochem | 1GM

  • Item #: 6280763
  • MFR SKU: 475989-1GM
  • Overview Membrane-permeable yellow dye that is reduced by mitochondrial reductases in living cells to form the dark blue product, MTT-formazan. Spectrophotometric measurement of MTT-formazan at 540 or 570 nm allows quantitation of cell viability. Used as a direct indicator of cytotoxicity (such as for screening cancer drugs) and apoptosis. An electron acceptor used for studying NADP-dependent dehydrogenases.
  • Catalogue Number 475989
  • Brand Family Calbiochem®
  • Synonyms 3-(4, 5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium Bromide, Thiazole Blue
  • References Liu, Y., et al. 1997. J. Neurochem. 69, 581.
  • Abdallah, M.A. 1980. Eur. J. Biochem. 112, 331.
  • CAS number 298-93-1
  • ATP Competitive N
  • Form Yellow powder
  • Hill Formula CHBrNS
  • Chemical formula CHBrNS
  • Reversible N
  • Structure formula Image
  • Quality Level MQ100
  • Primary Target Used as a direct indicator of cytotoxicity and apoptosis.
  • Purity ≥ 98% by HPLC
  • Cell permeable Y
  • Contaminants Sulfated ash: ≤ 0.5%; heavy metals: ≤ 0.001%
  • RTECS XF8060000
  • Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
  • Toxicity Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic
  • Storage +15° C to +30° C
  • Do not freeze Ok to freeze
  • Special Instructions Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20° C.). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20° C.

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