Methylene Blue hydrate
purum p.a., for microscopy (Bact., Bot., Hist., Vit.), ≥97.0% (calc. based on dry substance, AT)
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CAS Number 122965-43-9
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C16H18ClN3S · xH2O
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Molecular Weight 319.85 (anhydrous basis)
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 3599847
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EC Number 200-515-2
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MDL number MFCD00150006
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PubChem Substance ID 329760310
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NACRES NA.32
Properties
| Related Categories | Biochemicals and Reagents, Luminescent Compounds/Detection, Stains and Dyes More... |
| grade | for microscopy (Bact., Bot., Hist., Vit.) |
| InChI Key | WQVSELLRAGBDLX-UHFFFAOYSA |
| grade | purum p.a. |
| assay | ≥97.0% (calc. based on dry substance, AT) |
Description
General description
Methylene Blue (MB) is a basic[4] histological dye.[2]
Application
Methylene Blue hydrate has been used:
• in the preparation of methylene blue (MB) solution to stain zymograms[4]
• to label the injection site in the tissue slices[5]
• to pre-treat mice via oral gavage to study its effects on noise-induced hearing loss[6]
Packaging
25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Methylene blue (MB) plays a key role in microbiology and pharmacology. It is mainly used in staining live organisms and in methemoglobinemia treatment.[2] MB can be considered as a possible and safe vasoconstrictor.[3] It has several applications in textile, paper and hair coloring sectors.[4]
Other Notes
On the efficiency of methylene blue versus persulfate catalysis of polyacrylamide gels, as investigated by capillary zone electrophoresis[1]
Safety Information
