XTT (sodium)
XTT (sodium) is used to assess cell viability as a function of redox potential. Actively respiring cells convert the water-soluble XTT to a water-soluble, orange colored formazan product.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
111072-31-2
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/xtt-sodium.html
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : 40 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
COC1=C(N2N=C(N=[N+]2C3=CC(S([O-])(=O)=O)=C(C=C3OC)[N+]([O-])=O)C(NC4=CC=CC=C4)=O)C=C(S(=O)(O[Na])=O)C([N+]([O-])=O)=C1
Molecular Formula
C22H16N7NaO13S2
Molecular Weight
673.52
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Zhao Q, Ernst JT, Hamilton AD, Debnath AK, Jiang S. XTT formazan widely used to detect cell viability inhibits HIV type 1 infection in vitro by targeting gp41. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2002;18 (14) :989-997. |[2]Roehm NW, et al. An improved colorimetric assay for cell proliferation and viability utilizing the tetrazolium salt XTT. J Immunol Methods. 1991 Sep 13;142 (2) :257-65.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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