Compound Q&A
What is Thiazolyl Blue (CAS: 298-93-1)?
Answer
Thiazolyl Blue, also known as MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide), is a yellowish solid with the chemical formula C12H17N3O6S. It is widely used in biochemical assays for detecting cell viability and metabolic activity. Its key characteristic is the ability to be reduced by living cells to a blue formazan product, making it an essential reagent in research and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
298-93-1
English Name
Thiazolyl Blue
Molecular Formula
C18H16BrN5S
Molecular Weight
414.3 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(SC(=N1)[N+]2=NC(=NN2C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C.[Br-]
InChIKey
AZKSAVLVSZKNRD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
