Methylene Blue purif. (CI no. 52015)
Methylene blue, chemically designated as methylthioninium chloride, is a heterocyclic aromatic molecule that exhibits a number of chemical and physical properties that enable its use as a colorant.
One of the most important aspects of methylene blue is its ability to provide color based on its structure as a phenothiazine derivative. This structure allows for extensive conjugation of π-electrons, which leads to the intense blue color of the molecule.
Chemically, methylene blue has the ability to act in redox reactions. It can switch between a reduced, colorless form and an oxidized, blue form. This is particularly useful in biological systems, as it can indicate changes in the redox status of a cell or tissue in this way.
In addition, methylene blue has a high affinity for certain biological molecules, particularly nucleic acids. By interacting with the phosphate groups of nucleic acids, it enables selective staining of cells and tissues.
One of the most important aspects of methylene blue is its ability to provide color based on its structure as a phenothiazine derivative. This structure allows for extensive conjugation of π-electrons, which leads to the intense blue color of the molecule.
Chemically, methylene blue has the ability to act in redox reactions. It can switch between a reduced, colorless form and an oxidized, blue form. This is particularly useful in biological systems, as it can indicate changes in the redox status of a cell or tissue in this way.
In addition, methylene blue has a high affinity for certain biological molecules, particularly nucleic acids. By interacting with the phosphate groups of nucleic acids, it enables selective staining of cells and tissues.
Article no.: 16048
Staining of tissue samples
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UN-Nummer: 0000
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Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
Haltbarkeit: 36 Monate
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Relevant Ingredients:
• Methylene blue (C.I.: 52015)
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