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2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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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.
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼250°C (decomposition) |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 3923356 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,9744 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 334.81 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 206-071-6 |
RTECSNumber | XF8100000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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