Nitroblue Tetrazolium

Colorless to yellow dye that is reducible to blue or black formazan crystals by certain cells; formerly used to distinguish between nonbacterial and bacterial diseases, the latter causing neutrophils to reduce the dye; used to confirm diagnosis of chronic granulomatous disease.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.129.617.700.500

MeSH Unique ID: D009580

Registry Number: 298-83-9

Entry Terms:

• Tetrazolium, Nitroblue
• Tetrazolium Nitroblue
• Nitroblue, Tetrazolium
• Nitro-BT
• Nitrotetrazolium Blue
• Blue, Nitrotetrazolium

Previous Indexing:

• Nitro Compounds (1973-1974)
• Tetrazolium Salts (1972-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Indicators and Reagents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Azoles
Tetrazoles
Tetrazolium Salts
Nitroblue Tetrazolium