Methylene blue trihydrate
SKU: 02193998-CF
Methylene Blue Trihydrate
Application Notes
Methylene Blue is an ethidium bromide alternative for the visualization of nucleic acids in gels. · Gels are viewable in visible light · Does not require a darkroom · No UV induced DNA damage · Gels can be stored for several days · Only 30 minute destaining time for PAGE gels
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
| SKU | 02193998-CF |
| Alternate Names | 3,7-bis(Dimethylamino)phenazathionium chloride; Basic Blue 9; Tetramethylthionine chloride |
| Application Notes | Methylene Blue is an ethidium bromide alternative for the visualization of nucleic acids in gels. · Gels are viewable in visible light · Does not require a darkroom · No UV induced DNA damage · Gels can be stored for several days · Only 30 minute destaining time for PAGE gels |
| Base Catalog Number | 193998 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 3599847 |
| CAS # | 7220-79-3 |
| Color Index | 52015 |
| EC Number | 615-731-6 |
| Format | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Melting Point | 100 to 110 °C (with decomposition) |
| Molecular Formula | C16H18ClN3S • 3H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 373.9 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask , Eyeshields, Gloves |
| RTECS Number | SP5740000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | Soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-702" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ethanol">ethanol</a>, <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-6212" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/chloroform">chloroform</a>; slightly soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-1049" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/pyridine">pyridine</a>; insoluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-3283" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ethyl%20ether">ethyl ether</a> |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | λ max (water) 661-665 nm |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.30X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |