18587-32-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide
• CAS NO: 18587-32-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₁NO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 281.329
• Mol File: 18587-32-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 542.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 282.1°C
• Density: 1.387g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.56E-12mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.712
• CAS DataBase Reference: 12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide(18587-32-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide(18587-32-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 18587-32-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide, also known as methylene blue, is a heterocyclic compound with a chemical structure consisting of a phenothiazine ring system. It is commonly used as a dye and as a medication for various medical and scientific applications. Methylene blue has been used as a treatment for methemoglobinemia, a condition where abnormal amounts of methemoglobin are produced, and as a dye in biological staining techniques. Additionally, it has been investigated for its potential use in treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Methylene blue has also been studied for its potential antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as its potential as an antioxidant and for its role in photodynamic therapy.

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Relevant articles and documents

12-aminoacetyl-12H-benzo[b]phenothiazine derivatives.

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