MTT
IUPAC: 2-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole bromide
| Formula / Notation | C18H16BrN5S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 298-93-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 414.3 |
| Melting Point | 195 °C (decomposes) |
| Solubility | Solubility in 2-methoxyethanol, 20 mg/mL; ethanol, 20 mg/mL |
| Appearance | Yellow solid; [HSDB] Yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
| Also Known As | 2-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole bromide; Thiazolyl blue; 298-93-1; MMT Tetrazolium; Thiazolyl Blue Monotetrazolium; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; EUY85H477I; 3-(4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazol-3-ium bromide |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is MTT?
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide is the bromide salt of 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium. It has a role as a dye and a colorimetric reagent. It contains a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole bromide
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole bromide; Thiazolyl blue; 298-93-1; MMT Tetrazolium; Thiazolyl Blue Monotetrazolium; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; EUY85H477I; 3-(4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazol-3-ium bromide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 195 °C (decomposes) |
| Molecular Weight | 414.3 |
| Solubility | Solubility in 2-methoxyethanol, 20 mg/mL; ethanol, 20 mg/mL |
| Appearance | Yellow solid; [HSDB] Yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide is the bromide salt of 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium. It has a role as a dye and a colorimetric reagent. It contains a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for MTT is: C18H16BrN5S