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Stains & Dyes

Methylene Blue Hydrate For Microscopy

RA001829 CAS 122965-43-9 Microscopy

Identity

Product code
RA001829
CAS number
122965-43-9
Grade
Microscopy
Purity
82%
Molecular formula
C16H18CIN3SxH2O
Molecular weight
319.859 (anhydrous basis)

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Dark green —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 190 °C °C
Vapour density 13 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Dark blue, crystalline powder with a copper-coloured sheen, or green crystals with a bronze-coloured sheen —
Dye content Min 82 % %
Absorption maxima in 50% ethanol 660 - 665 nm nm
Specific absorptivity A1%/1 cm (λmax; 0.003 g/L; ethanol) 2250 - 2750 —
Loss on drying (105 °C) 8.0 - 22.0 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001829-PK-25G
100 g RA001829-PK-100G
1 kg RA001829-PK-1KG