CA Index Name: 2H-Tetrazolium, 3-(1-naphthalenyl)-2,5-diphenyl-, chloride (1:1)
Other Names: 2H-Tetrazolium, 3-(1-naphthalenyl)-2,5-diphenyl-, chloride; 2H-Tetrazolium, 3-(1-naphthyl)-2,5-diphenyl-, chloride; 3-(1-Naphthyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tet-razolium chloride; 2,5-Diphenyl-3-(1-naphthyl)-2H-tetrazolium chloride; 2,5-Diphenyl-3-(1-naphthyl)tetrazolium chloride; 2,5-Diphenyl-3-a-naphthyltetrazolium chloride; TV; Tetrazolium purple; Tetrazolium violet; Tetrazolium violet chloride; VT; Violet Tetrazolium
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Tetrazolium salt
Molecular Formula: C23H17ClN4
Molecular Weight: 384.86
Physical Form: Yellow brown or tan powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol
Melting Point: 245-250 °C (decompose)
Absorption (λmax): 244 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Bacteria; fungi
Biological Applications: Analysis of microorganisms; detecting antibacterial agent, γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB); treating cancer, pain
Industrial Applications: Semiconductor powders; photographic materials; recording materials; steel products
Safety / Toxicity: No data available