UN Number: UN2924
Application: For spectrophotometric measurement of cell viability by mitochodrial dehydrogenase. Absorbance of converted dye is measured at a wavelength of 570 nm.
Storage: 2-8°C
Biochem/physiol Actions: Conversion of MTT to a water-insoluble colored formazan derivative which is then solubilized in acidic isopropanol.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H12O2