Methylene Blue (C.I. 52015)
Choose the highest quality solutions and chemicals for your research and industrial needs. Methylene Blue, known scientifically as C.I. 52015, is a heterocyclic aromatic solid. This odorless powder exhibits a dark green tinge and transforms to a vivid blue upon mixing with water, making it visually distinctive and an ideal choice for various applications.
Key Features:
- Appearance: Dark green powder that turns blue in aqueous solution.
- Utilization: Commonly used in aquaculture and among tropical fish hobbyists to treat fungal infections.
- Applications: Has numerous experimental pharmaceutical drug applications.
- Product Type: Ungraded products are indicative of grades suitable for general industrial use or research purposes.
- Human Consumption: Typically not suitable for therapeutic use or human consumption.
Chemical Specifications:
| Chemical Details |
C.I. 52015 |
| Chemical CAS Number |
7220-79-3 |
| Chemical Formula |
C16H18N3SCl•3H2O |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
F.W. 373.90 |
| Chemical Specs |
Absorption Max. Approx. 661 nm |
| Chemical UPS Limit |
150 lb |
| Health Rating |
1 |
| Flammability Rating |
1 |
| Chemical Category |
Dyes | USP Reagents | Histology |
