Methyl Blue

Description

Methyl Blue CAS: 28983-56-4 | MF: C37H27N3Na2O9S3 | MW: 799.8, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Methyl Blue presents as a solid with a dark blue to purple hue. It is classified as a triaminotriphenylmethane dye and is also referred to as Acid blue 93, Aniline blue water soluble, Cotton blue, Poirriers blue, and Water blue. This synthetic dye has the chemical formula C37H27N3Na2O9S3 and is a heterocyclic aromatic compound containing a phenothiazine core with a dimethylamino group and a chloride counterion. Methyl Blue is soluble in water, alcohol, and other polar solvents, and exhibits a distinct deep blue color when dissolved.

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Application :

Methyl Blue is widely used as a biological stain in microscopy and histology to stain leaf disks for callose visualization within the cells.
It is used to incubate cells for 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI)/septa staining
It is used as a marker for β-(1-3)-d-glucans or acidic phloroglucinol for the detection of callose and lignin
It is also useful as a model to reveal the role of catalyst in light induced degradation of dyes.
Methyl Blue is widely used in paper, textile and leather production.

Benefits :

Can provide clear visualization and analysis of biological samples
Useful in polychrome staining
Provide best staining with consistent results

Additional information

CAS NO	28983-56-4
Synonyms	Acid Blue 93
CI No	42780
MW	799.8
Brand	Tristains
Size	100g, 10g, 25g, 50g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Alternate Names	Acid Blue 93
Application	Methyl Blue is a histology stain for collagen in tissue sections
CAS Number	28983-56-4
Molecular Weight	799.80
Molecular Formula:	C₃₇H₂₇N₃Na₂O₉S₃

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Methyl Blue is a histology dye commonly used to stain collagen blue in tissue sections. The compound has been determined useful as a vital dye for interocular observations. Methyl Blue has been incorporated in Sabouraud agar for the identification of Candida albicans strains. The compound has also been incorporated in other histology staining procedures such as Mallory’s connective tissue stain.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Physical State	Solid
Solubility	Soluble in water (1 mg/ml).
Storage	Store at 4°C

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

WGK Germany	3
RTECS	DB5044700
PubChem CID	24801911
Merck Index	14:6028
MDL Number	MFCD00058509
EC Number	249-352-9
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