94498

5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride

≥85% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 5-Cyano-2,3-bis(4-methylphenyl)-2H-tetrazolium chloride, CTC
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₁₄ClN₅
• CAS Number: 90217-02-0
• Molecular Weight: 311.77
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.32
• PubChem Substance ID: 57653613
• MDL number: MFCD00467521
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 8954451

Properties

• Quality Segment: 100
• assay: ≥85% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): protein detection: suitable
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Cl-].Cc1ccc(cc1)-n2nc(n[n+]2-c3ccc(C)cc3)C#N
• InChI: 1S/C16H14N5.ClH/c1-12-3-7-14(8-4-12)20-18-16(11-17)19-21(20)15-9-5-13(2)6-10-15;/h3-10H,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: SSJZAXOTLCJNLF-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

5-cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)-tetrazolium chloride is a Redox Sensitive tetrazolium salt producing a fluorescent formazan (only in solid state) upon reduction; It indicates the respiratory activity in cells.

Application

5-cyano-2,3-di(p-tolyl) tetrazolium chloride (CTC)-reduction test is used for live/dead analysis. 5-cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)-tetrazolium chloride has been employed in histochemistry and for determining cell viability, for eukaryotic cell viability assays and bacterial viability experiments, 5-cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)-tetrazolium chloride (CTC) is the most often employed compound.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• PPE (personal protective equipment): dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves