| 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 |
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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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.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1 mg/ml). |
| Storage | Store at 4° C |
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| 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+] |