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2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10870.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10870.18
50 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
298-96-4
IUPAC Name
triphenyl-3H-1,2λ⁵,3,4-tetrazol-2-ylium chloride
Molecular Formula
C19H15ClN4
InChI Key
PKDBCJSWQUOKDO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Cl-].C1=CC=C(C=C1)N1N=C(N=[N+]1C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to pale yellow or cream
Form
Crystals or crystalline powder or powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤1.0%
Assay (Titration ex Chloride)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%

Description

2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride is used as a redox indicator. It is also used in biochemical experiments, especially to indicate cellular respiration. It is employed in autopsy pathology to assist identification of post-mortem myocardial infarctions.

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Applications
2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride is used as a redox indicator. It is also used in biochemical experiments, especially to indicate cellular respiration. It is employed in autopsy pathology to assist identification of post-mortem myocardial infarctions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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