2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride [298-96-4]

Tetrazolium Red is used to visualise dehydrogenase enzyme activity. Initially the tetrazolium solution is colorless but changes to red when it comes into contact with hydrogen. Tetrazolium red is used in a biochemical viability test for seeds. The test relies on dehydrogenase enzymes to release hydrogen ions which subsequently reduce the colorless tetrazolium salt solution to a red compound called formazan. Living cells turn red, while dead cells remain colorless.

1. Kang et al (2014). Study of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride for Detection of Pathogenic Microorganisms. Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, 40(3) 307-311.

2. Praveen-Kumar and Tarafdar (2003). 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) as electron acceptor of culturable soil bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 38, 186–189.

Specification

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MSDS

Analytical Data

T-6940 NMR

TSE / BSE Statement

TSE-BSE declaration 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride T-6940

Retest Statement

Retest Statement 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride T-6940