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3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Excellent colorimetric substrate for detection of horseradish peroxidase labelled probes; particularly useful in ELISA techniques, blue result can be read spectrophotometrically at 370 or 650 nm3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine is used as a clinical reagent for testing blood. It is also a chromogenic substrate which is used in staining procedures in immunohistochemistry. Further, it is used as a visualizing reagent in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. In addition to this, it is used as a replacement for carcinogenic compounds such as benzidine and o-phenylenediamine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 168°C to 171°C |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 2808541 |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethyl acetate,ethanol,acetone,chloroform,toluene and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 240.35 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine |
Safety and Handling
- 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine
RUO – Research Use Only