METHYLENE BLUE HYDRATE 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.

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0751 For Microscopy 82% 122965-43-9 C16H18CIN3SxH2O 319.859 (anhydrous basis) 3204.1351 60 Months

Packings

25 g,100 g,1000 g

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

Specifications

Appearance Dark blue, crystalline powder with a copper-coloured sheen, or green crystals with a bronze-coloured sheen
Dye content Min 82%
Absorption maxima in 50% ethanol 660 - 665 nm
Specific absorptivity A1%/1 cm (λmax; 0.003 g/L; ethanol) 2250-2750
Loss on drying (at 105°C) 8.0 - 22.0%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
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IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H302
Precaution Statement P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P501
Risk Statement
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Revision Date : 06-Oct-2021