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Sigma-Aldrich

Methylene Blue solution

for microscopy

Synonym(s):

Ehrlich’s reagent III, Loeffler’s Methylene Blue

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H18ClN3S
CAS Number:
61-73-4
Molecular Weight:
319.85
Beilstein:
3641570
MDL number:
MFCD00012111
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
329767738
NACRES:
NA.47

grade

for microscopy

form

solution

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

suitability

Corynebacterium spp.
bacteria
mycobacteria
spore forming microorganisms

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=C\C(C=C3Sc2c1)=[N+](/C)C

InChI

1S/C16H18N3S.ClH/c1-18(2)11-5-7-13-15(9-11)20-16-10-12(19(3)4)6-8-14(16)17-13;/h5-10H,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Loefflers Methylene Blue stain is used for the identification of diphteria bacilli, since it differentiates the deeply staining metachromatic granules from the pale blue-staining cytoplasm.

Components

Composition:
methylene blue 0.3 g
ethanol 30 ml
water 100 ml

Other Notes

This product has been replaced by 03978-SIGMA | Methylene Blue solution for microscopy, concentrate according to Ehrlich, concentrated, aqueous solution

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

113.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

45 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCM2781
BCCL6696
BCCK1973
BCCK5570

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