INT Dye (Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride)

p-Iodonitrotetrazolium Violet (also called INT) is a tetrazolium dye that turns purple upon reduction. INT dye is often used to visualize dehydrogenase activity histochemically as well as western blot staining and as a staining agent for soft agar colony formation assays.

Product Specifications:
p-Iodonitrotetrazolium Violet, Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride
2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride
INT Dye

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE

Formula: C₁₉H₁₃CIIN₅O₂

MW: 505.70 g/mol

Handling/Storage: Store at -20°C. Protect from light.
Soluble in Water or PBS up to 5 mg/ml (may require slight heat). Soluble in Ethanol up to 10 mg/ml.

PubChem Chemical ID: 64957