Methylene blue indicator

Methylene blue indicator is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[7220-79-3]

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335, H350, H360

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/methylene-blue-indicator.html

Purity

99.5

Solubility

DMSO : 6.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CN(C1=CC(SC2=C/C(C=CC2=N3)=[N+](C)\C)=C3C=C1)C.[3H2O].[Cl-]

Molecular Formula

C16H24ClN3O3S

Molecular Weight

373.90

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335, H350, H360

References & Citations

[1]Zhang Z, et al. Distinction of single base mismatches in duplex DNA using methylene blue as optical indicator. Analyst. 2010 Nov;135 (11) :2960-4.|[2]Farjami E, et al. DNA interactions with a Methylene Blue redox indicator depend on the DNA length and are sequence specific. Analyst. 2010 Jun;135 (6) :1443-8.|[3]Dana L. Felice, et al. A modified methylene blue assay for accurate cell counting. Journal of Functional Foods. 2009. Volume 1. Issue 1. 109-118.|[4]Breakwell DP, et al. Differential staining of bacteria: capsule stain. Curr Protoc Microbiol. 2009 Nov; Appendix 3:Appendix 3I.