M1415

MTT

CAS number 298-93-1
Molecular weight C18H16BrN5S = 414.3
Assay > 98 %

MTT is a water soluble salt of tetrazolium salt yielding a yellowish -solution when prepared in media or salt solutions lacking phenol red. By cleavage of the tetrazolium ring by dehydrogenase enzymes, dissolved MTT is converted into insoluble purple formazan. This water insoluble formazan can be solubilized using isopropanol or other solvents and the dissolved material is measured spectrophotometrically yielding maximum absorbance at 565 nm as a function of concentration of converted dye.

Storage condition

  • Store at 2-8 °C
  • Soluble in water

Hazard statements

  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements

  • P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P281 Use personal protective equipment as required
  • P305 IF IN EYES:
  • P351 Rinse continuously with water for several minutes
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Filename Batch number Expiry date Language
M1415_017828_GB.pdf 017828 06-2028 English
M1415_016593_GB.pdf 016593 11-2026 English
M1415_017076_GB.pdf 017076 06-2026 English
M1415_015193_GB.pdf 015193 02-2025 English
M1415_014548_GB.pdf 014548 05-2024 English
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