English name: MTT
CAS Number: 298-93-1
Molecular formula: C18H16BrN5S
Molecular weight: 414.322
Attributes
Melting point: >300 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.4886 (estimate)
Purpose:
1. Determination of cytotoxicity of drugs (including other treatment methods such as radiation irradiation) to cultured cells in vitro;
2. Determination of cell proliferation and cell activity.