Methylene Blue CAS#: 61-73-4; ChemWhat Code: 79336
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methylene Blue |
| Synonyms | abcolmethyleneblue2b;abcolmethyleneblue2bznfree;METHYLENE BLUE CONCENTRATE ACC. TO EHR-L ICH, F. MICROSCOPY;METHYLENE BLUE, 0.05 WT. % SOLUTION IN W ATER;METHYLENE BLUE CONCENTRATED, WATERY,ACCO RDING, TO EHRLICH FOR MICROSCOPY;METHYLENE BLUE 0.05 WT. % SOLUTION &;METHYLENE BLUE SOLUTION ACCORDING TO LOEFFLER;METHYLENE BLUE SOLUTION, 0.5% IN WATER |
| CAS Registry Number | 61-73-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H18ClN3S |
| Molecular Weight | 319.85 |
| EINECS | 200-515-2 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 190 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Density | 1.0 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D1.347 |
| Flash Point | 45 °C |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Solubulity | Soluble in water, ethanol, ethylene glycol, methyl cellosolve |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 2.6, 11.2(at 25℃) |
| Colour Index | 52015 |
| Color | Green |
| Water Solubility | 40 g/L (20 ºC) |
| λmax | 661 nm |
| Merck | 6060 |
| Biological Applications | Detecting microorganisms; treating diabetic retinopathy,macular degeneration,malignant uveal melanomas,erysipelas,hidradenitis suppurativa,inflammation,skin diseases |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Methylene blue(61-73-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride(61-73-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 10-41-22-20/21/22-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-39-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | SP5740000 |
| HS Code | 32049010 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 61-73-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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