Methylene Blue CAS 61-73-4
Chemical name: Methylene Blue
Synonymous names:abcolmethyleneblue2bznfree;METHYLENE BLUE POWDER;
METHYLENE BLUE CONCENTRATE ACC. TO EHR-L ICH, F. MICROSCOPY
CAS No:61-73-4
Molecular formula:C5H13Cl2N
Molecular weight:158.07
EINECS No:224-971-7
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Green fine crystalline powder |
Melting point |
190 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
Density |
1.0 g/mL at 20 °C |
Refractive index |
n20/D 1.347 |
Flash point |
45 °C |
Properties and Usage:
Methylene blue (CAS 61-73-4) is a blue organic compound used in many fields such as medicine, industry, environmental protection and biological research.
1. Medical and biological applications
Antibacterial and antifungal: used to treat infections, especially in urinary and respiratory diseases.
Antidote: used for acute treatment of carbon monoxide and nitrite poisoning, quickly relieve toxic symptoms.
Dye: methylene blue is used as a dye in cytological and histological studies to help observe cell structure.
Redox indicator: reflects redox reactions through color changes and is a common tool in chemical experiments.
2. Industrial applications
Dyes and pigments: used for dyeing products such as textiles, leather and paper, giving the products a bright blue color.
Water quality monitoring: in the field of water treatment, methylene blue is used to detect and monitor water quality and help control water pollution.
Chemical analysis: as a chemical analysis indicator, it is widely used, especially in titration experiments.
3. Biomarkers and experiments
Cell and microbial markers: in biological research, methylene blue is used to mark cells and microorganisms and track their activities.
4. Environmental protection application
Water quality testing: used to monitor harmful substances in water and ensure the safety of water resources.
Storage conditions: This product should be sealed and stored in a dry place at 4℃.
Packing: This product is packed in 25kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements