Tetrazolium Salts

**Definition:** Quaternary salts derived from tetrazoles. They are used in tests to distinguish between reducing sugars and simple aldehydes, for detection of dehydrogenase in tissues, cells, and bacteria, for determination of corticosteroids, and in color photography. (From Mall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed, p455)

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.129.617.700

**Synonyms:** - Tetrazolium Salt