3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) ≥99%, Sigma-Aldrich®
Synonyms:
TMB, 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine
3,3′,5,5′-Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is a noncarcinogenic substitute (Ames test negative) for benzidine suitable as peroxidase substrate for use in ELISA procedures.
The substrate produces a soluble end product that is pale blue in color and can be read spectrophotometrically at 370 or 620-650 nm. The TMB reaction may be stopped with 2 M H2SO4 (resulting in a yellow color), and read at 450 nm. A sensitive and specific reagent for the detection of blood, assay of hemoglobin, assay of peroxidases.
Formula:
C₁₆H₂₀N₂ MW: 240.35 g/mol Boiling Pt: 402 °C (1013 hPa) Melting Pt: 166…170 °C Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00007748 CAS Number: 54827-17-7 EINECS: 259-364-6 |
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