Description
Methylene blue (C.l. 52015), pure, Molar mass (M) 319,9 g/mol, CAS No. 61-73-4, EC No. 200-515-2, Empirical formula C16H18ClN3S
Watersoluble nuclear dye, does not intercalate between base pair stacks of DNA. Especially used for staining of blood cells.Application note:
- Use a 0.2 % solution of methylene blue for staining
- Stain for 20 min.
- Wash for 15 min. in distilled water
Technical Information
| Dyeing | dead cells blue |
| Ox. colour | blue |
| Red. colour | colourless |
| Redox potential E0[V] at pH=0 and 20 °C | +0.53 (30 °C) |
| Use | vitality test |
Compliance & Safety Information
Warning
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P270
P270 – No description available
P301+P312
P301+P312 – No description available