Description
for microscopy, concentrate according to Ehrlich, concentrated, aqueous solution
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H18ClN3S
General description
Methylene blue is used to stain animal cells to make their nuclei more observable. It is a component of staining media such as Wright′s stain and Jenner′s stain.
Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is a photoactive phenothiazine dye. It is a small molecular weight dye, which is effective against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
Application
Methylene Blue solution has been used to stain human amniotic fluid stem cells to determine cell viability. It has also been used to stain sections to determine the presence of mycobacteria.
Methylene blue is used to stain blood films/smears used in cytology and to stain RNA or DNA for viewing under the microscope or on hybridization membranes.
PROPERTIES
grade
for microscopy
form
liquid
quality
concentrated, aqueous solution
shelf life
~3 yr
concentration
1.5% (1.5 g/ 100 mL)
density
1.0 g/mL at 20 °C
εmax
9.4 at 656-666 nm in water
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=C\C(C=C3Sc2c1)=[N+](/C)C
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