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Stains & Dyes

Methylene Blue Hydrate AR

RA001830 CAS 122965-43-9 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001830
CAS number
122965-43-9
Grade
AR
Purity
95%
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 —
Sulphated ash (600 °C) Max 1.0 % %
Loss on drying (105 °C) 8.0 - 22.0 % %
Assay 95.0 - 101.0 % %
Identity Passes test —
Solubility Passes test —
Methanol insoluble substances Max 1.0 % %
Related Substances Passes test —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.02 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.001 % %
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.01 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001830-PK-25G
100 g RA001830-PK-100G
1 kg RA001830-PK-1KG