Applications
Monotetrazolium salt which forms a water-soluble (>0.1 M) formazan upon reduction. Suitable for cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assays.
Appearance
Slight yellowish brown powder
Synonyms
2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium,Na-salt; WST 1
Molecular Formula
C19H11JN5O8S2Na
Chemical Name
2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium,Na-salt
Solubility
Solube 1% in water