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TTC (2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride)
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AuSaMicS Life Science • Redox Indicators
TTC (2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride)
Advanced Redox Indicator for Viability Testing
Professional-grade redox indicator that produces vivid red formazan in metabolically active cells. Essential for viability testing, seed analysis, and histochemical applications.
CAS: 298-96-4 ASE-905 ✓ Australian Stock ≥98% Purity
Fast Delivery: 1-3 Business Days Research Grade: High Purity TTC
🏆 Quality Guarantee
✅ Australian Stock - Ships same day
🧪 ≥98% Purity - HPLC verified
📋 Full Documentation - COA + SDS
📞 Expert Support - Technical assistance
Research Grade Quality
Suitable for all viability testing protocols
🔬 Redox Mechanism
TTC undergoes enzymatic reduction by cellular dehydrogenases in metabolically active cells:
TTC (Colorless) + Dehydrogenase Activity
↓ (NADH/NADPH dependent)
TPF (Deep Red Formazan Precipitate)
↓ (NADH/NADPH dependent)
TPF (Deep Red Formazan Precipitate)
Visual Result: Living cells turn red, dead cells remain colorless
🧬 Key Applications
🔴 Microbial Viability
Rapid differentiation between viable and non-viable bacteria. Red colonies = metabolically active.
🌱 Seed Viability (Tetrazolium Test)
Standard germination testing method. Red staining indicates viable embryonic tissue.
Additional Research Applications:
- Histochemistry: Visualization of myocardial infarction and ischemic tissue
- Motility Assays: Bacterial movement tracking (red trails)
- Cell Culture: Cytotoxicity and proliferation assays
- Food Science: Microbial contamination assessment
- Plant Biology: Root and shoot viability studies
💡 Protocol Optimization Tips
- Working concentration: 0.1-1% (w/v) in buffer or culture medium
- Incubation: 30 minutes to 4 hours at 37°C (depending on application)
- pH optimum: 7.0-7.4 for maximum enzymatic activity
- Light protection: Keep solutions in dark during incubation
📋 Technical Specifications
| Chemical Name | 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride |
| Formula | C₁₉H₁₅ClN₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 334.80 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Water (50 mg/mL), ethanol |
| Storage | 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Working Concentration | 0.1-1% (w/v) |
| HS Code | 2933.99.00 |
✅ Quality Assurance
- ✓ ≥98% Purity (HPLC verified)
- ✓ Identity Confirmed by NMR
- ✓ Functional Activity tested
- ✓ Heavy Metals <20 ppm
- ✓ pH Stability verified
⚠️ Safety Information
- ⚠️ Potential mutagen - handle with care
- 🧤 Use gloves and protective equipment
- 🚫 Avoid skin and eye contact
- 💨 Use in well-ventilated areas
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