Needed a scource of CTC stain

From: Julie Hall (j.hall@niwa.cri.nz)
Date: Thu Sep 13 2001 - 01:25:28 EST


Hi,
I am hoping some one can help me.  I have read several papers
recently where they have used CTC (5-cyano-2,3,-ditolyl tretazolium
chloride) for staining bacteria to acertain if the cells are active.  I am
very keen to use this method but have been unable to find a source of
CTC. I can not find it listed in any catalogue that I have access to here
in New Zealand and chemical suppliers have also been unable to
track down a supply.  Can anybody give the the details of where to
get this stain??

Thanks

Julie
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 Julie Hall
 Manager
 Aquatic Ecology and Laboratory Services
 NIWA, Box 11-115, Hamilton, NZ
 Ph. +64-7-856 1709  Fax +64-7-856 0151
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