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2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

Synonym(s):TPTZ;TTZ;2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride;TTC solution;TTC supplement

  • CAS NO.:298-96-4
  • Empirical Formula: C19H15ClN4
  • Molecular Weight: 334.8
  • MDL number: MFCD00011963
  • EINECS: 206-071-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-08 18:06:34
2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride Structural

What is 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride?

Chemical properties

white powder

The Uses of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride is a selective serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist and 5-HT3 gastrointestinal prokinetic agent for functional dyspepsia

The Uses of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride is used as a dye in cell biological studies.

The Uses of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

In analytical chemistry as a sensitive reagent for reducing sugars, and to distinguish between a-ketols and simple aldehydes. For staining plant and animal tissue. Germination indicator in testing the ability of seeds to germinate: G. Lakon, Ber. Dtsch. Bot. Ges. 60, 299, 434 (1942). In histochemical studies. In determination of antibiotics; of dehydrogenases.

Definition

ChEBI: An organic chloride salt having 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium as the counterion.

General Description

2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride is a colorless water-soluble dye. In the mitochondria of living cells, it is reduced to a deep red, water-insoluble compound (formazan). 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride helps to distinguish between viable and infarcted brain tissue after stroke.

Purification Methods

Crystallise TTZ from EtOH or CHCl3, and dry it at 105o. [Beilstein 26 H 363, 26 II 216, 26 III/IV 1774.]

Properties of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

Melting point: 250 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 490.96°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1704 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6110 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: may be clear to slightly hazy
form  powder
color  faint yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
λmax 247 nm
Sensitive  Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Merck  14,9744
BRN  3923356
Stability: Stable. Light sensitive. Protect from moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Biological Applications Algae viability assay; microbial growth assays; transketolase activity screening assays; detecting bacteria,g-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB),microorganisms,myocardial infarction; measuring dehydrogenase activity; treating cancer
CAS DataBase Reference 298-96-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (298-96-4)

Safety information for 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H228:Flammable solids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride

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