MTT Reagent for cell activation
Catalog number
2809-5G
Name
MTT Reagent for cell activation
Size
5 x 1 g
Price
512.00 EUR
Supplier
Details
Description
MTT is a tetrazolium salt used for determining cell viability. MTT produces a yellowish solution that is converted to dark blue, water-insoluble MTT formazan by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of living cells. The formazan is then solubilized and its concentration determined by optical density.
Peptide sequence
N/A
CAS number
298-93-1
Molecular weight
414.32
Category
Biochemicals
Other name
(3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide)
Molecular formula
C₁₈H₁₆BrN₅S
Physical appearance
Yellow to dark yellow solid
Supplied with
N/A
Is this a salt?
No
Is it cell-permeable?
No
Purification
≥97% by HPLC
Reconstitute instructions
H₂O (>10 mg/ml)
Storage condition
-20°C
Shipping condition
Gel Pack
Maximum time for storage
36 months
Storage instructions
Protect from light and moisture
Tissue
cell
Additional description
For cells, cell lines and tissues in culture till half confluency.
