Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biol… 7220-79-3

Name: Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020393

About Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methylene Blue Trihydrate in Molecular Biology grade, a molecular biology reagent registered under CAS number 7220-79-3. Formula C16H24ClN3O3S, molecular weight 373.9 g/mol. Common synonyms include C.I. Basic Blue 9, trihydrate and C.I. Basic Blue 9, trihydrate (8CI).

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and biological staining. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Biological staining

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-020393
CAS Number	7220-79-3
IUPAC name	[7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride;trihydrate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₂₄ClN₃O₃S
Molecular weight	373.9 g/mol
Exact mass	373.1227
Grade	Molecular Biology
InChIKey	XQAXGZLFSSPBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.O.O.O.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	104827

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 7
TPSA	46.9 Å²
Synonyms	Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride, trihydrate, 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride trihydrate, C.I. Basic Blue 9, trihydrate, C.I. Basic Blue 9, trihydrate (8CI), 3,7Bis(dimethylamino)phenazathionium chloride trihydrate, 3,7Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin5ium chloride trihydrate, 3,7Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin5ium, chloride, trihydrate, Phenothiazin5ium, 3,7bis(dimethylamino), chloride, trihydrate, methylthioninium chloride trihydrate, [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium chloride, 7220-79-3 (hdyrate)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7220-79-3

Spectroscopy

Methylene blue trihydrate, for spectroscopy

CAS: 7220-79-3
Formula: C₁₆H₂₄ClN₃O₃S
MW: 373.9 g/mol

VQ-020441

Practical

Methylene blue trihydrate, practical grade

CAS: 7220-79-3
Formula: C₁₆H₂₄ClN₃O₃S
MW: 373.9 g/mol

VQ-019649

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology is 7220-79-3. It is also known as Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride, trihydrate, 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride trihydrate, C.I. Basic Blue 9, trihydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology?

Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology has the molecular formula C16H24ClN3O3S and a molecular weight of 373.9 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methylene Blue Trihydrate, for molecular biology is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.