3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine 99%

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MOQ : 1 Gram

3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine 99% Specification

Molecular Weight
240.35 g/mol

EINECS No
259-364-6

Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder

Shape
Powder form irregular particles

Physical Form
Crystalline powder

Application
Commonly used as a chromogenic substrate in biochemical assays (e.g. ELISA) for detecting the presence of peroxidases such as HRP (Horseradish Peroxidase)

Properties
High purity grade. Reacts with peroxidases to form a blue color change which fades upon oxidation. Sensitive to light and air.

Molecular Formula
C16H20N2

Refractive Rate
Not typically applicable

Smell
Odorless

Ingredients
3355-Tetramethylbenzidine

Storage
Store in a cool dry place protected from light and moisture. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8C

HS Code
2921.51.19

Taste
Odorless and tasteless

Grade
Analytical reagent grade (99%)

Purity
99%

Density
1.05 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
NO

Melting Point
167-170C

Structural Formula
C16H20N2 (depicting its tetramethylbenzidine ring structure)

CAS No
54827-17-7

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly alkaline

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ethanol

Shelf Life
Stable up to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Usage
For laboratory research purposes primarily in enzymatic detection assays

About 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine 99%

3,3,5,5-Tetramethylbenzidine 99%, a high purity grade analytical reagent, is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH level. This product is commonly utilized as a chromogenic substrate in biochemical assays like ELISA for detecting peroxidases such as HRP. It exhibits odorless and tasteless properties, with a molecular weight of 240.35 g/mol and a molecular formula of C16H20N2, depicted by its tetramethylbenzidine ring structure. It is stored best in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture at temperatures between 2-8C. The product is slightly soluble in water but dissolves well in organic solvents like DMSO and ethanol, ensuring ease of use for laboratory research primarily in enzymatic detection assays.