CAS 90217-02-0|5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride

Introduction：Basic information about CAS 90217-02-0|5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

Table of Contents

1. Names
2. BiologicalActivity
3. Chemical & Physical Properties
4. Safety Information
5. Articles2
6. Synonyms

Common Name	5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride
CAS Number	90217-02-0	Molecular Weight	312.77700
Density	/	Boiling Point	/
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₅ClN₅	Melting Point	/
MSDS	ChineseUSA	Flash Point	/
Symbol	GHS07	Signal Word	Warning

Names

Name	2,3-bis(4-methylphenyl)tetrazol-2-ium-5-carbonitrile,chloride
Synonym	More Synonyms

BiologicalActivity

Description	5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride (CTC) is a redox-sensitive red fluorescent dye. 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride can be used for detecting metabolic activity in microorganisms. The emission maximum of 5-Cyano-2,3-di-(p-tolyl)tetrazolium chloride is 602 nm[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >>OthersSignaling Pathways >>Others >>Others
References	[1]. Rodriguez GG, et al. Use of a fluorescent redox probe for direct visualization of actively respiring bacteria. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1992 Jun;58(6):1801-8. doi: 10.1128/aem.58.6.1801-1808.1992.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₅ClN₅
Molecular Weight	312.77700
Exact Mass	312.10200
PSA	50.42000
InChIKey	SSJZAXOTLCJNLF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	Cc1ccc(-n2nc(C#N)n[n+]2-c2ccc(C)cc2)cc1.[Cl-]

Safety Information

Symbol	GHS07
Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements	P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment	dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes	Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases	36/37/38
Safety Phrases	26
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport

Articles2

Severin, E., et al.

Anal. Chim. Acta 170 , 341, (1985)

Rodriguez, G.G., et al.

Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 58 , 180, (1992)

Synonyms

bic1455

MFCD00467521

Recommended......