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Methylene Blue Anhydrous
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S10118

Methylene Blue Anhydrous

CAS No
61-73-4
Synonym(s)
Basic Blue 9
Molecular Formula:
C16H18ClN3S
Molecular Weight:
319.85
EC Number:
–
Colour Index Number:
52015
PubChem CID:
6099
MDL number:
MFCD00012111
Specification SDS Available pack size: 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g
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Methylene Blue Anhydrous CAS: 61-73-4 | MF: C16H18N3S•Cl | MW: 319.85, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Methylene Blue Anhydrous is a synthetic dye compound with the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S. It is a dark blue or purple crystalline solid that exhibits high solubility in water and various organic solvents. Methylene Blue Anhydrous is a heterocyclic aromatic solid that presents itself as an odorless powder with a dark green tinge, transforming into a blue upon contact with water. This form of Methylene Blue is characterized by its high purity and concentration, free from any water molecules.

TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding which allows for resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packing, offers laboratories turn key solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

Application :

  • Methylene Blue Anhydrous is widely used as a stain for microscopy, histology, and cytology; as an oxidation-reduction indicator; and in various diagnostic tests.
  • It is used as a reagent for colorimetric and spectrophotometric analyses.
  • It is used as a tracer dye for water studies and treatment processes.

Benefits :

  • High purity and quality compound
  • Enhance the stability and shelf-life of the dye
  • Versatile and gives more consistent and reliable results
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CAS No

61-73-4

Synonyms

Basic Blue 9

CI No

52015

MW

319.9

Brand

Tristains

Size

100g, 10g, 25g, 50g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names Basic Blue 9
Application Methylene blue is a polyaromatic stain
CAS Number 61-73-4
Molecular Weight 319.85
Molecular Formula C16H18N3S•Cl

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

Methylene Blue is a sensitive stain used for RNA and ribonuclease. This chemical helps (in vitro) with cyanide poisoning. Additionally it helps in vitro with lowering the levels of methemoglobin. It also in vitro inhibits guanylate cyclase.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point ~180° C (dec.)
IC50 Plasmodium falciparum: IC50= 5.4 nM; His-tagged human recombinant 2N4R tau protein aggregation: IC50= 0.61 µM; Glutathione reductase: IC50= 6.4 µM (Plasmodium falciparum 3D7); Apaf-1: IC50= 15.5 µM (human); Glutathione reductase: IC50= 16 µM (human)
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
RTECS SO5600000
PubChem CID 6099
Merck Index 14:6060
MDL Number MFCD00150006
EC Number 200-515-2
Beilstein Registry 3599847
SMILES CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]

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