Methylene Blue, Fisher BioReagents™

Catalog No.	Quantity
BP117-100	100 g

Catalog No. BP117-100

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7220-79-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H24ClN3O3S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 373.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00150008
• InChI Key: XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 104827
• IUPAC Name: [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride;trihydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.[Cl-].CN(C)C1=CC2=[S+]C3=CC(=CC=C3N=C2C=C1)N(C)C

• Melting Point: 190°C
• Extinction Coefficient: 2000g(-1) cm(-1) min.
• Merck Index: 15, 6132
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: slight
• Identification: Pass Test
• Lambda Max: 660 to 664nm
• Formula Weight: 373.9
• Loss on Drying: 8.0 to 18.0%
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: Vapor Pressure: Negligible
• Decomposition Information: 190°C
• Density: 1.230g/cm³
• Color Index No.: 52015
• Color: Green
• pH: 3 to 4.5
• Quantity: 100 g
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylene Blue

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	WARNING!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:0
Recommended Storage	RT

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