Bioactivity | WST-3 is a water-soluble tetrazolium dye. In the presence of an electron mediator, WST-3 is reduced to WST-3 formazan by NADH and displays an absorption maxima of 433 nM[1]. Storage: protect from light. |
Name | WST-3 |
CAS | 515111-36-1 |
Formula | C19H10IN6NaO10S2 |
Molar Mass | 696.34 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. Schrader PS, et al. High-throughput screening assay for biological hydrogen production. Anal Chem. 2008 Jun 1;80(11):4014-9. |