Methylene blue, 0.5% solution
Buy Methylene blue, 0.5% solution (CAS 61-73-4) from Zemixal: C16H18ClN3S, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping.
About Methylene blue, 0.5% solution
Methylene blue, 0.5% solution is part of the Zemixal diagnostic & Clinical Reagents range. For your records (Microscopy), the material is defined by CAS 61-73-4, formula C16H18ClN3S and molar mass 319.9 g/mol. Typical appearance is blue liquid.
Common uses in the lab and plant
- Clinical chemistry
- Diagnostic assays
- Pathology laboratories
Safe handling
It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H302, H318 and H412), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.
Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 25 L, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.
Typical uses
- Clinical chemistry
- Diagnostic assays
- Pathology laboratories
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Methylene blue, 0.5% solution |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-003598 |
| CAS number | 61-73-4 |
| IUPAC name | [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium chloride |
| Molecular formula | C16H18ClN3S |
| Molar mass | 319.9 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 319.091 |
| Grade | Microscopy |
| Physical form | Solution |
| Appearance | Blue liquid |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 4 |
| Topological polar surface area | 43.9 Ų |
| HS code | 38220090 |
| InChIKey | CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-] |
| PubChem CID | 6099 |
| Synonyms | Ehrlich's reagent III, Loeffler's Methylene Blue, Basic blue 9, Methylthioninium chloride, Solvent blue 8, Swiss Blue, C.I. Basic Blue 9, Methylene Blue anhydrous, Methylene Blue N, Methylene Blue BB, Urolene blue, Methylenium ceruleum |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P330, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 mL | Quoted on request | |
| 5 L | Quoted on request | |
| 25 L | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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