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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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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1592700010 Glass bottle 10 g
1592700100 Glass bottle 100 g
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
1592700010 04022536241753
1592700100 04022536956909