WST-8, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 193149-74-5; WST 8; WST8; Sodium; 4-[2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)tetrazol-2-ium-5-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate

MDL: MFCD09264687
CAS Number: 193149-74-5
Compound CID: 9894947

Product Size

50 mg; 100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

WST-8, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a next-generation tetrazolium reagent. The molecular weight of the compound is 600.47, and its molecular formula is C₂₀H₁₃N₆NaO₁₁S₂.

Molecular Weight

600.47

Molecular Formula

C₂₀H₁₃N₆NaO₁₁S₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 3 mg/mL (5 mM); Water: 87 mg/mL (144.88 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

WST-8 plays a key role in cell-based assays to measure metabolic activity and cytotoxicity in research.