| Description | Methyl blue is a triaminotriphenylmethane dye. It is used as an antiseptic dye in the polychrome staining method and has applications in histological and microbiological staining solutions. |
| molecular weight | 799.8 |
| Molecular formula | C37H27N3Na2O9S3 |
| CAS | 28983-56-4 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | H2O: 19 mg/mL (23.75 mM, Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Mohammed Hassan, et al. Micellar effect on the kinetics of oxidation of methyl blue by Ce(IV) in sulfuric acid medium. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2015, Pages 72-77. 2. K.Kotak, et al. Photostability of Aniline Blue (CI 42755) and Methyl Blue (CI 42780). Dyes and Pigments. Volume 34, Issue 2, June 1997, Pages 159-167. |