Description

Phenazine Methosulfate CAS NO 299-11-6 is a vital redox mediator and electron transfer agent widely used in biochemical and analytical applications. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate electron transport in enzymatic assays and cellular respiration studies, making it indispensable for accurate metabolic measurement. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic sectors who require reliable reagents for high-throughput screening and biochemical analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Assay Reagent: Critical component as an electron acceptor in dehydrogenase activity assays, such as for glucose, lactate, and alcohol dehydrogenase.
• Cell Viability & Cytotoxicity Testing: Used in colorimetric assays (e.g., MTT, XTT) to measure cellular metabolic activity and proliferation.
• Microbiological Research: Serves as a redox indicator in microbial growth media and for studying bacterial electron transport chains.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated into clinical diagnostic kits for the enzymatic determination of various substrates in blood and serum.
• Enzyme Kinetics Studies: Facilitates the study of enzyme mechanisms by acting as an artificial electron carrier in vitro.
• Biosensor Development: Employed in the fabrication of electrochemical biosensors for environmental monitoring and food safety testing.
• Photodynamic Therapy Research: Investigated for its potential role in generating reactive oxygen species in photochemical studies.
• Industrial Biocatalysis: Can be used as a mediator in enzymatic synthesis and biofuel cell applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenazine Methosulfate
CAS No.	299-11-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14N2O4S
Molecular Weight	306.34 g/mol
Synonyms	PMS; 5-Methylphenazinium methyl sulfate; N-Methylphenazonium methyl sulfate; 1-Methylphenazinium methyl sulfate; Phenazine, methosulfate; Methoxatin methosulfate; PMS (electron carrier); 5-Methylphenazinium methosulfate
EINECS	206-079-6

Quality Control

Our Phenazine Methosulfate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay purity, absorbance profile, and solubility. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support our customers' quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
UV-Vis Absorbance	Conforms (λ max ~ 386 nm)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility (Water)	Clear, yellow solution at 10 mg/mL
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.