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Methylene Blue trihydrate
Description
Methylene Blue trihydrate finds many uses in biology and chemistry. It acts as a GCS inhibitor, biological stain and redox indicator. It inhibits tau filament formation. Further, it is reported to bind to the M2 subtype of muscarinic receptors in rat cardiac myocytes and thus exhibit antimuscarinic effects on IK, ACh and ICa. It also inhibits endothelium-dependent relaxation of isolated blood vessels.
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Methylene Blue trihydrate finds many uses in biology and chemistry. It acts as a GCS inhibitor, biological stain and redox indicator. It inhibits tau filament formation. Further, it is reported to bind to the M2 subtype of muscarinic receptors in rat cardiac myocytes and thus exhibit antimuscarinic effects on IK, ACh and ICa. It also inhibits endothelium-dependent relaxation of isolated blood vessels.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and chloroform. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Beilstein | 3599847 |
| Merck Index | 14,6060 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol and chloroform; Insoluble in ether. |
| Formula Weight | 373.90 (319.86 Anhydrous) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Color | Green |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Methylene Blue trihydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Methylene Blue trihydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methylene blue trihydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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