298-96-4

Name 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride
CAS 298-96-4
EINECS(EC#) 206-071-6
Molecular Formula C19H15ClN4
MDL Number MFCD00011963
Molecular Weight 334.8
MOL File 298-96-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white powder
Melting point  250 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  490.96°C (rough estimate)
bulk density 230kg/m3
density  1.1704 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6110 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: may be clear to slightly hazy
form  powder
color  faint yellow
PH 3.7 (20°C, 10g/L in H2O)
Stability: Stable. Light sensitive. Protect from moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility  Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
Sensitive  Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
λmax 247 nm
Merck  14,9744
BRN  3923356
Biological Applications Algae viability assay; microbial growth assays; transketolase activity screening assays; detecting bacteria,g-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB),microorganisms,myocardial infarction; measuring dehydrogenase activity; treating cancer
Major Application diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
InChI 1S/C19H15N4.ClH/c1-4-10-16(11-5-1)19-20-22(17-12-6-2-7-13-17)23(21-19)18-14-8-3-9-15-18;/h1-15H;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChIKey PKDBCJSWQUOKDO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES [Cl-].c1ccc(cc1)-c2nn(-c3ccccc3)[n+](n2)-c4ccccc4
CAS DataBase Reference 298-96-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 298-96-4(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H228-H315-H319
Precautionary statements  P210-P240-P241-P264-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  XF8100000
F  3-8-10
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29339900
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Sol. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
Toxicity
LD50 intravenous in mouse: 5600ug/kg

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