Methylene blue, polychrome
Methylene blue, polychrome (CAS 61-73-4) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents. Packs from 5 g.
About Methylene blue, polychrome
Zemixal supplies Methylene blue, polychrome within its laboratory Chemicals & Reagents portfolio. Identity at a glance (Microscopy): CAS 61-73-4, formula C16H18ClN3S and molar mass 319.9 g/mol. Typical appearance is black to green powder.
Common uses in the lab and plant
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Biological staining
Storage and safety notes
Solubility: passes test. Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302, H318 and H412. Read the SDS before first use.
Order it in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Biological staining
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Methylene blue, polychrome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-000634 |
| 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 | Powder |
| Appearance | Black to green powder |
| Solubility | Passes test |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 4 |
| Topological polar surface area | 43.9 Ų |
| HS code | 32041351 |
| 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
| 5 g | Quoted on request | |
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | 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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