Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 5-Cyano-2,3-di-p-tolyltetrazolium chloride (CAS: 90217-02-0)?
Answer
5-Cyano-2,3-di-p-tolyltetrazolium chloride is primarily used in biological research for cell viability assays, particularly in the MTT assay for measuring cell proliferation. It is also utilized in chemical reactions for its colorimetric properties.
About
CAS No
90217-02-0
English Name
5-Cyano-2,3-di-p-tolyltetrazolium chloride
Molecular Formula
C16H16ClN5
Molecular Weight
313.78 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)N2N=C(N=[N+]2C3=CC=C(C=C3)C)C#N.[Cl-]
InChIKey
QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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