Methylene Blue trihydrate [7220-79-3]

Cat# T0006-500mg

Size : 500mg

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Methylene Blue trihydrate

Catalog No. T0006   CAS 7220-79-3
Synonyms: Methylthionine chloride, Basic blue 9, Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue trihydrate (Basic blue 9) is a compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene Blue trihydrate is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits soluble guanylyl cyclase and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of methemoglobin. It also inhibits tau filament formation (IC50: 1.9μM).

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Methylene Blue trihydrate Chemical Structure
Methylene Blue trihydrate, CAS 7220-79-3
Description Methylene Blue trihydrate (Basic blue 9) is a compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene Blue trihydrate is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits soluble guanylyl cyclase and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of methemoglobin. It also inhibits tau filament formation (IC50: 1.9μM).
Targets&IC50 Tau filament:1.9μM
Synonyms Methylthionine chloride, Basic blue 9, Methylene Blue
Molecular Weight 373.9
Formula C16H24ClN3O3S
CAS No. 7220-79-3

Storage

store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight

Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year

Solubility Information

DMSO: 3.67 mg/ml

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