Tetrazolium Blue Chloride [1871-22-3]

Tetrazolium Blue Chloride is used for its anti-plasmodium activity. Also used in the study of inhibition of diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) reduction by β-amyloid peptides resulting in neurodegenerative manifestations.

Synonyms:
2,2'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[3,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium, , Dichloride; 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylylene)bis[2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium, Dichloride; 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylylene)bis[2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride]; 2,2',5,5'-Tetraphenyl-3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-diphenylene)ditetrazolium Chloride; 2,2'-(m,m'-Dimethoxy-p,p'-biphenylene)bis(3,5-diphenyltetrazolium Chloride); 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene)bis[2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium Chloride]; 3,3'-Dianisolebis[4,4'-(3,5-diphenyl)tetrazolium Chloride]; BT; BT (dye); Blue Tetrazolium; Blue Tetrazolium Chloride; Ditetrazolium Chloride; NSC 27623; Tetrazolium Blue

CAS No:
1871-22-3

Molecular Formula:
C₄₀H₃₂N₈O₂ • 2Cl

Molecular Weight:
727.64

Appearance:
Light yellow to yellow solid

Purity:
≥98% (HPLC)

Melting Point:
253-257°C

Sulfated Ash:
≤0.2%

Solubility:
Methanol: 50mg/ml, clear yellow to yellow-green solution

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. Light Sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.