Methylene Blue 82% For Microscopy
C.I.No.52015 Methylene blue is used as a dye for a number of different staining procedures, such as Wright's stain and Jenner's stain.
3,7-bis(Dimethylamino)-phenothiazin-5-ium chloride, Basic Blue 9, Tetramethylthionine chloride
Product Code. |
01720 |
Grade |
|
Purity |
82% |
CAS No. |
61-73-4 |
Molecular Formula |
C16H18CIN3SxH2O |
Molecular Weight |
319.86 |
H.S.Code |
3204.13510 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Solid |
Colour |
Dark green |
Odour |
Odorless |
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
190 °C |
Vapour density |
13 |
Solubility in water [% weight] |
Soluble in water |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | A dark green colored powder |
| Dye content | About 82% |
| Absorption maxima in 50% ethanol | 660 - 665 nm |
| Specific absorptivity A1%/1 cm (lmax; 0.003 g/L; ethanol) | 2250-2750 |
| Loss on dryig (at 110°C; 1 hr) | 10 - 15% |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H302