Thiazolylbluetetrazoliumbromide(oftencalledMTT)isacommondyeusedinCellProliferationassaysorCellGrowthassays.MTTisconvertedtowater-insoluble,darkblueMTT-formazanbymitochondrialdehydrogenasesoflivingcells.Theintensityofthecolorcanthenbemeasuredcolorimetricallyatawavelengthof570nm.
ProductSpecifications:Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazoliumbromide,3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromideMTT
Formula:C18H16BrN5S
MW:414.32g/mol
Handling/Storage:Storedarkat4°C,protectfromlight/air,keepdry.SolubleinWaterorPBSupto5mg/ml,andinEthanolat20mg/ml.
PubChemChemicalID:64965
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