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METHYLENE BLUE TRIHYDRATE

Catalog No. 02193998 Name MP Biomedicals
CAS Number 7220-79-3 Website http://www.mpbio.com
M. F. C16H24ClN3O3S Telephone
M. W. 373.89806 Fax
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Storage Room Temperature (15-30°C) Chembase ID: 105763

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
7-(dimethylamino)-N,N-dimethyl-3H-phenothiazin-3-iminium trihydrate chloride
IUPAC Traditional name
7-(dimethylamino)-N,N-dimethylphenothiazin-3-iminium trihydrate chloride
Synonyms
C.I. 52015
Methylthionine chloride

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 7220-79-3

PROPERTIES

Certificate of Analysis Download
European Hazard Symbols Corrosive Corrosive (C)
MSDS Link Download
Risk Statements R:34
RTECS SP5740000
Safety Statements S:26-27/28-36/37/39-46-64
Storage Condition Room Temperature (15-30°C)

DETAILS

Description (English)
Zinc Free
Trihydrate
Molecular Biology Reagent
An ethidium bromide alternative for the visualization of nucleic acids in gels.
Gels are viewable in visible light
Does not require a darkroom
No UV induced DNA damage
Gels can be stored for several days
Only 30 minute destaining time for PAGE gels

REFERENCES

  • Peacock, A.C. and Dingman, C.W., Biochemistry, 6 : 1818 (1967).