13070, TMB, 1G

TMB, 3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl Benzidine

C₁₆H₂₀N₂   F.W.240.35   CAS #54827-17-7
m.p. 166-169°C
Assay >98%
A non-carcinogenic substitute for DAB and DAB-HCl. Used as a sensitive and specific reagent for the detection of blood.

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