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284-M

Sigma-Aldrich

Methylene Blue Chloride

Harleco®, suitable for histology

Synonym(s):

Methylthioninium chloride, Swiss Blue, Basic Blue 9, Methylene blue

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H18ClN3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
319.85
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
EC Index Number:
200-515-2

form

solid

Quality Level

manufacturer/tradename

Harleco®

mp

190.01 °C

λmax

663-667 nm

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology

histology

storage temp.

10-30°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

General description

HARLECO® For histological and bacteriological staining
HARLECO® Methylene Blue
284-12 25g Glass Bottle

Application

Certified by the Biological Stain Commission (BSC)
For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use.
For Professional Use.
Used for histological and bacteriological staining and as a constituent of Wright Stain.
HARLECO® For histological and bacteriological staining

Legal Information

HARLECO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Warning

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 2


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