Methylene Blue For Microscopy

  • CAS :
    61-73-4
  • REF :
    25788
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25 gm Rs 462.5
100 gm Rs 1750.0

Product Information

Formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S·3H₂O (commonly trihydrate) CAS: 7220-79-3 (Methylene Blue chloride, trihydrate) EC No.: 230-515-8 M: 373.90 g/mol (trihydrate) D: Not applicable mp: Not applicable bp: Not applicable Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

Dye Content (Spectrophotometry): ≥ 82% (on anhydrous basis). Appearance: Dark green crystalline powder with bronze luster. Solubility: Soluble in water giving a deep blue solution, sparingly soluble in ethanol. Identification (TLC): Passes test. Absorbance (1% solution, 1 cm cell): Ratio A₆₆₅/A₆₁₂: 1.15 – 1.30. Loss on Drying: ≤ 15.0 % (trihydrate). Residue on Ignition: ≤ 1.0 %. Microscopy Staining Performance: Passes test (clearly stains nuclei).

Hazard Information

Hazard: May cause eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Safety: For laboratory use only. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear protective gloves/eye protection. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from light.