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

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5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride Structure
5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride structure
Common Name 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride
CAS Number 90217-02-0 Molecular Weight 312.77700
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C16H15ClN5 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

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


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].

 Names

Name 2,3-bis(4-methylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ium-5-carbonitrile,chloride
Synonym More Synonyms

  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].
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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

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
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

 Articles2

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Severin, E., et al.

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

Rodriguez, G.G., et al.

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

 Synonyms

bic1455
MFCD00467521