484235

p-Nitroblue Tetrazolium Chloride

≥98% (TLC), crystalline solid, nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, Calbiochem^®

• Synonym(s): p-Nitroblue Tetrazolium Chloride, NBT, Nitro BT
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₀H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀O₆
• CAS Number: 298-83-9
• Molecular Weight: 817.64
• MDL number: MFCD00012159
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• product name: p-Nitroblue Tetrazolium Chloride, NADPH-diaphorase substrate that competitively inhibits nitric oxide synthase (IC₅₀ = 3-4 µM).
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: crystalline solid
• potency: 3-4 μM IC₅₀
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated (hygroscopic); protect from light
• color: yellow
• solubility: methanol: soluble; water: soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C40H30N10O6.2ClH/c1-55-37-25-29(13-23-35(37)47-43-39(27-9-5-3-6-10-27)41-45(47)31-15-19-33(20-16-31)49(51)52)30-14-24-36(38(26-30)56-2)48-44-40(28-11-7-4-8-12-28)42-46(48)32-17-21-34(22-18-32)50(53)54;;/h3-26H,1-2H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
• InChI key: FSVCQIDHPKZJSO-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

General description

NADPH-diaphorase substrate that competitively inhibits nitric oxide synthase (IC₅₀ = 3-4 µM). A well-known scavenger of superoxide anions. Useful as a substrate for alkaline phosphatase, often in conjunction with BCIP (Cat. No. 203788).

NADPH-diaphorase substrate that competitively inhibits nitric oxide synthase (IC₅₀ = 3-4 µM). A well-known scavenger of superoxide anions. Useful as a substrate for alkaline phosphatase, often in conjunction with BCIP (Cat. No. 203788).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
NOS

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long-term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short-term storage.

Other Notes

Pistelli, A., et al. 1994. Biochem. Pharmacol. 47, 1737.
De la Fuente, M., et al. 1993. Comp. Immunol. Microbiol. Infect. Dis.16, 29.
Libon, C., et al. 1993. J. Leukoc. Biol.53, 93.
Mittal, C.K. 1993. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 193, 126.
Nichols, K., et al. 1992. Neuroscience51, 791.
Nichols, K., et al. 1992. Neuroscience51, 791.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable