14156-83-3

Basic information

• Product Name: (E)-imino-N-{2-[propan-2-yl(propyl)amino]ethyl}methanediaminium sulfate
• CAS NO: 14156-83-3
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₂₄N₄O₄S
• Molecular Weight: 284.3763
• Mol File: 14156-83-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 262.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 112.3°C
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0111mmHg at 25°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: (E)-imino-N-{2-[propan-2-yl(propyl)amino]ethyl}methanediaminium sulfate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (E)-imino-N-{2-[propan-2-yl(propyl)amino]ethyl}methanediaminium sulfate(14156-83-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (E)-imino-N-{2-[propan-2-yl(propyl)amino]ethyl}methanediaminium sulfate(14156-83-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 14156-83-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(E)-imino-N-{2-[propan-2-yl(propyl)amino]ethyl}methanediaminium sulfate, also known as methylene blue, is a synthetic basic dye and medication that is commonly used as a staining agent in medical and biological laboratories. It has been used for many years in various medical applications, including as a treatment for methemoglobinemia, a condition where oxygen transport is impeded due to an abnormal amount of methemoglobin in the blood. Additionally, it has also been studied for its potential use in treating neurodegenerative diseases and as an antimalarial drug. Methylene blue is also gaining attention for its potential in photodynamic therapy, a treatment that uses light and a photosensitizing agent to target and destroy cancer cells. This versatile chemical compound has a wide range of potential uses and continues to be the subject of ongoing research and development.