931418-92-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 1 9-DIMETHYLMETHYLENE BLUE CHLORIDE
• Synonyms: DiMethylMethylene Blue-chloride pure;DMMB Taylor’s Blue;1,9-Dimethyl-Methylene Blue zinc chloride double salt;DMMB
• CAS NO: 931418-92-7
• Molecular Formula: C36H44Cl4N6S2Zn
• Molecular Weight: 832.10676
• Mol File: 931418-92-7.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 250°C (dec.) (lit.)
• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere
• Solubility: Acetone (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1 9-DIMETHYLMETHYLENE BLUE CHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1 9-DIMETHYLMETHYLENE BLUE CHLORIDE(931418-92-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1 9-DIMETHYLMETHYLENE BLUE CHLORIDE(931418-92-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36
• Safety Statements: 26-37/39
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 931418-92-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Biochemical Analysis:
1,9-Dimethyl-methylene Blue Chloride is used as a dye in the quantification of glycosaminoglycans. Glycosaminoglycans are long, unbranched polysaccharides that play a crucial role in various biological processes. The dye forms a colored complex with glycosaminoglycans, allowing for their detection and quantification through colorimetric or spectrophotometric methods.
Used in Antimicrobial Applications:
Methylene Blue has been found to possess antimicrobial properties against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is used as a disinfectant in water treatment and as an antimicrobial agent in medical applications, such as wound care and infection control.
Used in Photodynamic Therapy:
Methylene Blue has been utilized in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of various conditions, including cancer and microbial infections. In PDT, the dye is activated by light, generating reactive oxygen species that cause damage to the target cells, leading to their destruction.
Used in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells:
Methylene Blue has been employed as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). DSSCs are a type of photovoltaic cell that uses a dye to absorb sunlight and generate electricity. Methylene Blue, with its strong light absorption and charge transfer properties, has shown promise as an efficient sensitizer for DSSCs.
Used in Textile Industry:
Methylene Blue is used as a dye in the textile industry for dyeing and printing fabrics. Its ability to bind to fibers and provide a vibrant blue color makes it a popular choice for various textile applications.
Used in Analytical Chemistry:
Methylene Blue is used as an indicator in analytical chemistry for detecting the presence of certain substances, such as reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Its color change upon interaction with these substances allows for their detection and quantification.