Methyl Blue CAS: 28983-56-4 | MF: C37H27N3Na2O9S3 | MW: 799.8S10116, Part Number S10116, Buy Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains at Chemical World.
.Methyl Blue presents as a solid with a dark blue to purple hue. It is classified as a triaminotriphenylmethane dye and is also referred to as Acid blue 93, Aniline blue water soluble, Cotton blue, Poirriers blue, and Water blue. This synthetic dye has the chemical formula C37H27N3Na2O9S3 and is a heterocyclic aromatic compound containing a phenothiazine core with a dimethylamino group and a chloride counterion. Methyl Blue is soluble in water, alcohol, and other polar solvents, and exhibits a distinct deep blue color when dissolved.
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Application :
- Methyl Blue is widely used as a biological stain in microscopy and histology to stain leaf disks for callose visualization within the cells.
- It is used to incubate cells for 4?,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI)/septa staining
- It is used as a marker for ?-(1-3)-d-glucans or acidic phloroglucinol for the detection of callose and lignin
- It is also useful as a model to reveal the role of catalyst in light induced degradation of dyes.
- Methyl Blue is widely used in paper, textile and leather production.
Benefits :
- Can provide clear visualization and analysis of biological samples
- Useful in polychrome staining
- Provide best staining with consistent results
| Alternate Names | Acid Blue 93 |
| Application | Methyl Blue is a histology stain for collagen in tissue sections |
| CAS Number | 28983-56-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 799.80 |
| Molecular Formula: | C37H27N3Na2O9S3 |
Methyl Blue is a histology dye commonly used to stain collagen blue in tissue sections. The compound has been determined useful as a vital dye for interocular observations. Methyl Blue has been incorporated in Sabouraud agar for the identification of Candida albicans strains. The compound has also been incorporated in other histology staining procedures such as Mallory's connective tissue stain.
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1 mg/ml). |
| Storage | Store at 4°C |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DB5044700 |
| PubChem CID | 24801911 |
| Merck Index | 14:6028 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00058509 |
| EC Number | 249-352-9 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=NC2=CC=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C=CC1=C(C3=CC=C(C=C3)NC4=CC=C(C=C4)S(=O)(=O)O)C5=CC=C(C=C5)NC6=CC=C(C=C6)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+] |
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