Description

Mtt is a specialized organic compound widely recognized for its role as a key biochemical reagent. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity intermediates for sensitive applications. It is particularly valuable in the life sciences sector for applications such as cell viability and proliferation assays. Global industries, including pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research, rely on consistent, high-quality supplies of this material.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Primarily used as a tetrazolium salt in cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assays (e.g., MTT assay).
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical reagent in drug discovery for screening compound libraries and evaluating drug efficacy.
• Cancer Research: Employed in vitro to measure metabolic activity and viability of cancer cell lines.
• Toxicology Studies: Used to assess the cytotoxic effects of chemicals, nanomaterials, and environmental pollutants.
• Immunology: Applied in lymphocyte activation and macrophage function assays.
• Academic & Clinical Laboratories: A standard tool in university and hospital labs for basic cell biology and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mtt
CAS No.	51270-93-0
Molecular Formula	C18H16BrN5S
Molecular Weight	414.32 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; Thiazolyl Blue Tetrazolium Bromide; MTT Tetrazolium; MTT Bromide; MTT Reagent; Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide; MTT Salt; Tetrazolium dye MTT.
EINECS	257-128-3

Quality Control

Our Mtt is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, water content, and residual solvents.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, slightly soluble in water
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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