Product Description
1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium is a lemon-yellow or pale yellowish powder that is classified as high purity. Its molecular formula is C40H32N8O2Cl2 and molecular weight is 727.66gm/mole grams (g). This powder has a melting point of less than 250 deg C (dec) and comes in a physical form of powder. This product is commonly used in microbiology and biochemistry as a redox indicator. It is used to detect the presence of dehydrogenase enzymes in living tissues and cells. The blue tetrazolium is reduced to a red formazan by dehydrogenases, indicating the metabolic activity of the cells.
FAQs of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium:
Q: What is the use of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium?
A: 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium is used as a redox indicator to detect the presence of dehydrogenase enzymes in living tissues and cells. It indicates the metabolic activity of the cells.
Q: What is the physical form of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium?
A: 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium comes in a physical form of powder.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium?
A: The molecular formula of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium is C40H32N8O2Cl2.
Q: What is the melting point of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium?
A: The melting point of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium is less than 250 deg C (dec).
Q: What is the classification of 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium?
A: 1871-22-3 Blue Tetrazolium is classified as high purity.