Thermo Scientific Chemicals Methylene Blue, 1% w/v aq. soln.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 042771.AP

Product Code. 11306159

Description

Methylene Blue, 1% w/v aqueous solution is used as a dye in different staining procedures viz. Wright's stain and Jenner's stain. It also serves as an indicator and medicine. Further, it is used to examine RNA and DNA under the microscope or in a gel. It is widely used as a redox indicator in analytical chemistry. It is also used in the sulfide analysis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Methylene Blue
• Assay Percent Range: 1% w/v aqueous solution
• MDL Number: MFCD00012111
• Formula Weight: 319.86
• Vapor Pressure: 23 hPa (17mm Hg) at 20°C
• Physical Form: Liquid

• CAS: 122965-43-9, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and glycerol. Slightly miscible with pyridine. Immiscible with ethyl ether,xylene,oleic acid,ethanol and acetone.
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 3, 7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride hydrate: 1.0%; Water: 99%
• Quantity: 500 mL

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