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159270 Methylene blue (C.I. 52015)

Reag. Ph Eur

Methylene blue (C.I. 52015) MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methylthioninium chloride, 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazinium chloride, Tetramethylthionine chloride

CAS #: 7220-79-3 EC Number: 200-515-2 Molar Mass: 373.9 g/mol (anhydrous) Chemical Formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂O (x=2-3) Hill Formula: C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂O Grade: Reag. Ph Eur
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
7220-79-3200-515-2C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂OC₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂O (x=2-3)373.9 g/mol (anhydrous)Reag. Ph Eur

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      Description
      Catalogue Number159270
      SynonymsMethylthioninium chloride, 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazinium chloride, Tetramethylthionine chloride
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      Product Information
      CAS number7220-79-3
      EC number200-515-2
      GradeReag. Ph Eur
      Hill FormulaC₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂O
      Chemical formulaC₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S * x H₂O (x=2-3)
      Molar Mass373.9 g/mol (anhydrous)
      HS Code3212 90 90
      Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
      Quality LevelMQ200
      Applications
      Biological Information
      Physicochemical Information
      Melting Point180 °C (decomposition)
      pH value3 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
      Bulk density400 - 600 kg/m3
      Solubility50 g/l
      Dimensions
      Materials Information
      Toxicological Information
      LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1180 mg/kg
      Safety Information according to GHS
      Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
      Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
      P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
      P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
      P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
      Signal WordWarning
      Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
      WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
      Disposal3
      Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
      Safety Information
      Categories of dangerharmful
      Product Usage Statements
      Storage and Shipping Information
      StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
      Packaging Information
      Transport Information
      Supplemental Information
      Specifications
      AppearanceDark green powder, eventually with granular and bright parts.
      Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
      Absorption maximum λmax. (ethanol 50 %)660 - 665 nm
      Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.003 g/l; ethanol 50 %)2250 - 2750
      Loss on drying (110 °C)10 - 15 %
      Global Trade Item Number
      Catalogue Number GTIN
      1.59270.0010 04022536241753