Nitro blue tetrazolium chloride

SKU: orb1307172

Description

Nitro blue tetrazolium chloride (NBT) is a chemical reagent serving as both a NADPH-diaphorase substrate and a superoxide anion scavenger. It is widely applied in biochemical research for detecting oxidative stress and enzymatic activity in cell-based assays, immunohistochemistry, and western blotting alongside BCIP.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation

Key Properties

• Target: NO Synthase
• Molecular Weight: 817.636
• Purity: 99.90% (May vary between batches)
• CAS Number: 298-83-9
• Formula: C₄₀H₃₀Cl₂N₁₀O₆
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(C2=CC(OC)=C([N+]3=NC(C4=CC=CC=C4)=NN3C5=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C5)C=C2)=C1)[N+]6=NC(C7=CC=CC=C7)=NN6C8=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C8.[Cl-].[Cl-]

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, NOSynthase, NO Synthase, NBT, nitric oxide, Nitro blue tetrazolium, Nitro blue tetrazolium chloride, Nitro blue tetrazolium Chloride

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

9281