| Description | Thiazolyl Blue (MTT) is a colorimetric compound widely used in measuring cell proliferation. It is reduced from yellow color to purple formazan in living cells. |
| Synonyms | 噻唑蓝, MTT, Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide, Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium bromide |
| molecular weight | 414.32 |
| Molecular formula | C18H16BrN5S |
| CAS | 298-93-1 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (120.68 mM) H2O: 0.88 mg/mL (2.12 mM), Sonication and heating are recommended. |
| References | 1. Berridge MV, et al. Tetrazolium dyes as tools in cell biology: new insights into their cellular reduction. Biotechnol Annu Rev. 2005;11:127-52. |
| Citations | 1. Wang Y, Zheng M, Jiang Q, et al. Chemical Components of the Fruits of Morus nigra Linn.: Methyl Caffeate as a Potential Anticancer Agent by Targeting 3-Phosphoglycerate Dehydrogenase. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2021 |