methylene blue (c.i. 52015)
[7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride
Material Info
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| CAS |
61-73-4 |
| EINECS |
200-515-2 |
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| Material Notes |
a compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. it inhibits guanylate cyclase, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of methemoglobin. |