VWR 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) ≥98%, Ultrapure

MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) is a widely used colorimetric reagent for evaluating cell metabolic activity in viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity assays. The ultrapure grade (≥98%) ensures high sensitivity and reproducibility in biochemical applications, particularly the MTT assay, a cornerstone method in drug screening, toxicology, and cancer research.

Key Features

• High Purity (≥98%): Ultrapure quality ensures accuracy in cell-based assays
• Reliable Tetrazolium Salt: Converts to purple formazan by metabolically active cells
• Colorimetric Endpoint: Easy quantification via absorbance measurement at ~570 nm
• Glass Bottle Packaging: Ensures stability and protection from contamination
• Cold Storage: Maintains stability and prevents degradation during long-term storage

Chemical and Physical Properties

Applications

• MTT Cell Viability Assay: Standard test to assess metabolic activity in living cells
• Cytotoxicity and Antiproliferative Studies: Used in drug screening and cancer research
• Toxicology Testing: Determines cell survival after exposure to test compounds
• Tissue Engineering: Quantification of cell proliferation on scaffolds and biomaterials
• Academic Research and Teaching Labs: Reproducible results for routine and high-throughput studies

VWR MTT Ultrapure (≥98%) is the trusted reagent for researchers performing colorimetric cell viability and cytotoxicity assays. With high sensitivity and consistent quality, it delivers reliable results for pharmaceutical, clinical, and academic research applications where metabolic activity must be accurately quantified.