nitro blue tetrazolium dichloride
CAS No.: 298-83-9 Formula: C40H30Cl2N10O6
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Synonyms: Nitro-Tb; 3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene)bis[2-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyl-2H-tetrazolium chloride]; Nitro Blue Tetrazolium Chloride monohydrate; NBTMF; Nitroterazoium blue chlorid;
Nitro blue tetrazolium is a chemical compound composed of two tetrazole moieties. It is used in immunology for sensitive detection of alkaline phosphatase (with BCIP). NBT serves as the oxidant and BCIP is the AP-substrate (and gives also dark blue dye).