5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride

Names

[ Name ]:
5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride

[Synonym ]:
bic1455
MFCD00467521

Biological Activity

[Description]:

5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride (CTC) is a redox-sensitive red fluorescent dye. 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride can be used for detecting metabolic activity in microorganisms. The emission maximum of 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride is 602 nm[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Rodriguez GG, et al. Use of a fluorescent redox probe for direct visualization of actively respiring bacteria. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1992 Jun;58(6):1801-8. doi: 10.1128/aem.58.6.1801-1808.1992.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₆H₁₅ClN₅

[ Molecular Weight ]:
312.77700

[ Exact Mass ]:
312.10200

[ PSA ]:
50.42000

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi: Irritant;

[ Risk Phrases ]:
36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

Articles

Severin, E., et al.

Anal. Chim. Acta 170 , 341, (1985)

Rodriguez, G.G., et al.

Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 58 , 180, (1992)