CA Index Name: 2H-Tetrazolium, 5-cyano-2,3-bis(4-methylphenyl)-, chloride (1:1)
Other Names: 2H-Tetrazolium, 5-cyano-2,3-bis(4-methylphenyl)-, chloride; 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetra- Cyanotolyl Tetrazolium Chloride (CTC) zolium chloride; cyanotolyl tetrazolium, CTC; CTC (biological stain)
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Tetrazolium salt
Molecular Formula: C16H14ClN5
Molecular Weight: 311.77
Physical Form: Off-white powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Melting Point: 225 °C
Absorption (λmax): 450 nm (of formazan)
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Bacteria; cells; microorganisms; plasma membrane
Biological Applications: NADPH-cytochrome P 450 reductase activity assays; detecting gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), metabolic activity, microorganisms; localizing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity; monitoring respiratory activity; treating
Industrial Applications: Not reported
Safety / Toxicity: Bacterial toxicity