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CAS 298-83-9

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Nitro Blue Tetrazolium

Description:
Nitro Blue Tetrazolium (NBT) is a chemical compound commonly used as a redox indicator and in various biochemical assays. It is characterized by its ability to undergo reduction, resulting in a color change that can be visually monitored, making it useful in detecting superoxide radicals and assessing cellular metabolic activity. NBT is a yellow crystalline powder that is soluble in water and exhibits a distinctive blue color upon reduction. Its chemical structure includes a tetrazolium ring, which is crucial for its redox properties. In biological research, NBT is often employed in histochemical staining to visualize oxidative stress and in assays to measure the activity of enzymes such as dehydrogenases. Additionally, it is utilized in the study of various cellular processes, including apoptosis and inflammation. Safety precautions should be taken when handling NBT, as it can be harmful if ingested or inhaled, and appropriate protective equipment should be used.
Formula:C40H30Cl2N10O6
InChI:InChI=1/C40H32N10O6.2ClH/c1-55-37-25-29(13-23-35(37)47-43-39(27-9-5-3-6-10-27)41-45(47)31-15-19-33(20-16-31)49(51)52)30-14-24-36(38(26-30)56-2)48-44-40(28-11-7-4-8-12-28)42-46(48)32-17-21-34(22-18-32)50(53)54;;/h3-26H,1-2H3,(H,41,43)(H,42,44);2*1H
InChI key:InChIKey=FSVCQIDHPKZJSO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES:O(C)C1=C(N2[N+](=NC(=N2)C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=C(N(=O)=O)C=C4)C=CC(=C1)C5=CC(OC)=C(C=C5)N6[N+](=NC(=N6)C7=CC=CC=C7)C8=CC=C(N(=O)=O)C=C8.[Cl-]
Synonyms:
  • 2,2'-Bis(p-nitrophenyl)-5,5'-diphenyl-3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylylene)ditetrazolium chloride
  • 2,2'-Bis(p-nitrophenyl)-5,5'-diphenyl-3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-diphenylene)ditetrazolium chloride
  • 2,2'-Di-p-nitrophenyl-5,5'-diphenyl-3,3'-bis(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene)ditetrazolium chloride
  • 2,2'-Dinitrophenyl-5,5'-diphenyl-3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-diphenylene)ditetrazolium chloride
  • 2H-Tetrazolium, 2,2'-(3,3'-dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-, chloride (1:2)
  • 2H-Tetrazolium, 3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylylene)bis[2-(p-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-, dichloride
  • 2H-Tetrazolium, 3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-, dichloride
  • 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylylene)bis[2-(p-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride]
  • 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-diphenylene)bis[2-(p-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium chloride]
  • 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-2H-tetrazolium dichloride
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