Blue tetrazolium

Name: Blue tetrazolium
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046897

About Blue tetrazolium

Listed under CAS 1871-22-3, Blue tetrazolium is a biological stain available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C40H32Cl2N8O2 and its molecular weight is 727.6 g/mol. Alternative names: Tetrazolium blue and Blue tetrazolium chloride.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and indicator for titrations. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Blue tetrazolium in 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Indicator for titrations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Blue tetrazolium
Catalogue No.	VQ-046897
CAS Number	1871-22-3
IUPAC name	2-[4-[4-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-3-methoxyphenyl]-2-methoxyphenyl]-3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium dichloride
Molecular formula	C₄₀H₃₂Cl₂N₈O₂
Molecular weight	727.6 g/mol
Exact mass	726.2025
HSN code	29339900
InChIKey	MUUHXGOJWVMBDY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)[N+]3=NC(=NN3C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5)OC)[N+]6=NC(=NN6C7=CC=CC=C7)C8=CC=CC=C8.[Cl-].[Cl-]
PubChem CID	9853362

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 8
TPSA	87.6 Å²
Synonyms	Tetrazolium blue, Blue tetrazolium chloride, Ditetrazolium chloride, Dimethoxy neotetrazolium, 4-Anisyltetrazolium blue, 3,3'-Dianisolebis(4,4'-(3,5-diphenyl)tetrazolium chloride), 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene)bis(2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium) chloride, 3,3'-Dianisolebis(4,4'-(3,5-diphenyl)tetrazoliumchloride), 3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4'-diyl)bis(2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazol-3-ium) dichloride, p-anisyltetrazolium blue

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1871-22-3

Microscopy

Blue tetrazolium

CAS: 1871-22-3
Formula: C₄₀H₃₂Cl₂N₈O₂
MW: 727.6 g/mol

VQ-000503

AR

Blue tetrazolium, AR

CAS: 1871-22-3
Formula: C₄₀H₃₂Cl₂N₈O₂
MW: 727.6 g/mol

VQ-046795

AR / Microscopy

Blue tetrazolium, AR, for microscopy ≥95%

CAS: 1871-22-3
Formula: C₄₀H₃₂Cl₂N₈O₂
MW: 727.6 g/mol

VQ-045506

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Blue tetrazolium?

The CAS Registry Number of Blue tetrazolium is 1871-22-3. It is also known as Tetrazolium blue, Blue tetrazolium chloride, Ditetrazolium chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Blue tetrazolium?

Blue tetrazolium has the molecular formula C40H32Cl2N8O2 and a molecular weight of 727.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[4-[4-(3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium-2-yl)-3-methoxyphenyl]-2-methoxyphenyl]-3,5-diphenyltetrazol-2-ium dichloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Blue tetrazolium can I order?

We supply Blue tetrazolium, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Blue tetrazolium?

Yes. Every lot of Blue tetrazolium is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Blue tetrazolium be shipped internationally?

Yes. Blue tetrazolium is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.