Methylene Blue
CAS 61-73-4 · C16H18ClN3S · 319.9 g/mol
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Methylene Blue (CAS 61-73-4) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H18ClN3S and a molecular weight of 319.9 g/mol.
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| IUPAC name | [7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]-dimethylazanium chloride |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C16H18ClN3S |
| Molecular weight | 319.9 |
| InChIKey | CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-] |

Primary hazards
Signal word: Danger
Corrosive
Irritant
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Synonyms
- methylene blue
- 61-73-4
- Basic blue 9
- Methylthioninium chloride
- Solvent blue 8
- Swiss Blue
- C.I. Basic Blue 9
- Chromosmon
- Methylene Blue anhydrous
- Methylene Blue N
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