Resazurin (sodium), indicator  (Synonyms: Diazoresorcinol (sodium), indicator)

Resazurin sodium, indicator is a blue dye commonly used as a redox indicator in various chemical reactions, especially in microbiology and cell culture. Resazurin sodium, indicator has unique chemical properties that make it an effective tool for monitoring changes in the metabolic activity of cells and microorganisms. When reduced, Resazurin turns from blue to pink, providing a visual indication of metabolic activity.

Resazurin sodium salt, indicator is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

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251.17

C₁₂H₆NNaO₄

62758-13-8

Solid

Brown to black

O=C1C=CC2=[N+]([O-])C3=C(C=C(O[Na])C=C3)OC2=C1

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.