Description

2,3-Diphenyl-5-Carboxytetrazolium Chloride is a vital tetrazolium salt derivative widely used as a biochemical reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a redox indicator and electron acceptor in various analytical and research applications. It is primarily needed by professionals in pharmaceutical research, life sciences, and analytical chemistry for assays and diagnostic development.

Application

• Biochemical Assays: Used as a key reagent in cell viability and cytotoxicity assays (e.g., MTT assay analogs) to measure metabolic activity.
• Enzymatic Analysis: Serves as an electron acceptor in dehydrogenase enzyme activity studies and other redox-based detection systems.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) for drug discovery to evaluate compound effects on cellular metabolism.
• Diagnostic Kits: A component in diagnostic formulations for clinical chemistry, particularly in kits designed to detect specific enzymatic pathways.
• Microbiology: Applied in microbial viability testing and for studying bacterial respiration and growth inhibition.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential use in the development of novel electrochemical sensors and biosensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Diphenyl-5-Carboxytetrazolium Chloride
CAS No.	2118-40-3
Molecular Formula	C21H15ClN4O2
Molecular Weight	390.82 g/mol
Synonyms	DPTZ Chloride; 2,3-Diphenyl-5-carboxytetrazolium chloride; Tetrazolium Red Chloride; 5-Carboxy-2,3-diphenyltetrazolium chloride; 2,3-Diphenyl-5-tetrazoliumcarboxylic acid chloride; 2,3,5-Triphenyl-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxylic acid chloride (common misnomer); DPTZ-CI; 2118-40-3 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Diphenyl-5-Carboxytetrazolium Chloride is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and analytical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards demanded by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol, DMSO

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