Methylene Blue

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CAT Number: A000087
CAS Number: 61-73-4
Molecular Formula: C16H18ClN3S
Molecular Weight: 319.85
Purity: 98%

Category: Research Chemicals

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Methylene Blue（Cat No.:A000087）is a synthetic compound with diverse medical and research applications. It functions as a redox agent, commonly used to treat methemoglobinemia by restoring hemoglobin’s oxygen-carrying capacity. Additionally, it has been studied for its neuroprotective properties and potential in treating cognitive disorders. In microbiology, Methylene Blue serves as a vital dye for staining bacteria and other cells. It also plays a role in photodynamic therapy for cancer. Its wide-ranging effects on cellular processes make it a valuable tool in both clinical treatment and scientific research.

CAS Number	61-73-4
Synonyms	Basic Blue 9, Tetramethylthionine chloride, methylthioninium chloride, CI-52015
Molecular Formula	C16H18ClN3S
Purity	98%
Documentation	CoA-61-73-4-M25X01217.pdf
Target	Neuronal Signaling
Storage	Store at -20°C
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IUPAC Name	[7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride
InChI	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
InChIKey	CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]
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