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WST-1 is a kind of water-soluble tetrazolium salt. WST induces the intracellular mitochondrial dehydrogenase to conduct NADH-dependent enzyme digestion reaction, releasing the water-soluble methyl benzene product. WST-1 can be used for the detection of cell proliferation and cytotoxicity, via the determination of the light absorption value at 450 nm.

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WST-1

WST-1 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 150849-52-8

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Description

WST-1 is a kind of water-soluble tetrazolium salt. WST induces the intracellular mitochondrial dehydrogenase to conduct NADH-dependent enzyme digestion reaction, releasing the water-soluble methyl benzene product. WST-1 can be used for the detection of cell proliferation and cytotoxicity, via the determination of the light absorption value at 450 nm[1].

In Vitro

Guide (Following is our recommended protocol. This protocol only provides a guideline, and should be modified according to your specific needs).
Preparation of WST-1 working solution
1.1 Preparation of the stock solution
Dissolve 10 mg of WST-1 in 1 mL of DMSO to obtain 10 mg/mL of WST-1.
1.2 Preparation of WST-1 working solution
Dilute the stock solution in serum-free cell culture medium or PBS to obtain 5-10 μM of WST-1 working solution.
Note: Please adjust the concentration of WST-1 working solution according to the actual situation.

Cell staining
2.1 Cell preparation.
For suspension cells: Centrifuge at 1000 g at 4°C for 3-5 minutes and then discard the supernatant. Wash twice with PBS, 5 minutes each time.
For adherent cells: Discard the cell culture medium, and add trypsin to dissociate cells to make a single-cell suspension. Centrifuge at 1000 g at 4°C for 3-5 minutes and then discard the supernatant. Wash twice with PBS, 5 minutes each time.
2.2 Add 1 mL of WST-1 working solution and 1-methoxy PMS (2 mM), and then incubate at room temperature for 2 h.
2.3 Use microplate reader detect 450/690 nm OD.

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

651.34

Formula

C19H11IN5NaO8S2

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to brown

SMILES

O=[S]([O-])(C1=C(C=CC([S](=O)(O[Na])=O)=C1)C2=NN(C(C=C3)=CC=C3I)[N+](C(C=C4)=CC=C4[N+]([O-])=O)=N2)=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

*In solvent : -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 87.5 mg/mL (134.34 mM; Need ultrasonic)

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (38.38 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 80°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.5353 mL 7.6765 mL 15.3530 mL
5 mM 0.3071 mL 1.5353 mL 3.0706 mL
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* 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

* 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.

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This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 97.30%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO / H2O 1 mM 1.5353 mL 7.6765 mL 15.3530 mL 38.3824 mL
5 mM 0.3071 mL 1.5353 mL 3.0706 mL 7.6765 mL
10 mM 0.1535 mL 0.7676 mL 1.5353 mL 3.8382 mL
15 mM 0.1024 mL 0.5118 mL 1.0235 mL 2.5588 mL
20 mM 0.0768 mL 0.3838 mL 0.7676 mL 1.9191 mL
25 mM 0.0614 mL 0.3071 mL 0.6141 mL 1.5353 mL
30 mM 0.0512 mL 0.2559 mL 0.5118 mL 1.2794 mL
H2O 40 mM 0.0384 mL 0.1919 mL 0.3838 mL 0.9596 mL
50 mM 0.0307 mL 0.1535 mL 0.3071 mL 0.7676 mL
60 mM 0.0256 mL 0.1279 mL 0.2559 mL 0.6397 mL
80 mM 0.0192 mL 0.0960 mL 0.1919 mL 0.4798 mL
100 mM 0.0154 mL 0.0768 mL 0.1535 mL 0.3838 mL

* 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.

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