methylene blue
phenothiazinium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride, hydrate (1:1:3)
Identification
| Name | methylene blue |
| IUPAC | [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride;trihydrate |
| CAS Number | 7220-79-3 |
| FDA UNII | T42P99266K |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H24 Cl N3 O3 S |
| Molecular Weight | 373.90288000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00150008 |
| Beilstein | 3599847 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | dark green crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | pharmaceuticals / chemical synthisis |
| Recommendation for methylene blue usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methylene blue flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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