CAS 61-73-4|Methylene Blue
| Common Name | Methylene Blue | ||
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| CAS Number | 61-73-4 | Molecular Weight | 319.85200 |
| Density | 1.0 g/mL at 20 °C | Boiling Point | / |
| Molecular Formula | C16H18ClN3S | Melting Point | 190 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| MSDS | Chinese | Flash Point | 45 °C |
| Symbol | GHS02 | Signal Word | Warning |
Names
| Name | methylene blue |
|---|---|
| Synonym | More Synonyms |
Methylene Blue BiologicalActivity
| Description | Methylene blue(Basic Blue 9) is used as a dye in chromoendoscopy, and is sprayed onto the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract in order to identify dysplasia, or pre-cancerous lesions. |
|---|---|
| Related Catalog | Signaling Pathways >>Others >>OthersDye ReagentsResearch Areas >>Others |
| References | [1]. Methylene blue, From Wikipedia |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.0 g/mL at 20 °C |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 190 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C16H18ClN3S |
| Molecular Weight | 319.85200 |
| Flash Point | 45 °C |
| Exact Mass | 319.09100 |
| PSA | 47.38000 |
| InChIKey | CXKWCBBOMKCUKX-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CN(C)c1ccc2nc3ccc(=[N+](C)C)cc-3sc2c1.[Cl-] |
| Water Solubility | 40 g/L (20 ºC) |
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Unreported
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Human - infant
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 15 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - cyanosis Blood - other changes
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1180 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 180 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 190 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1250 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 3500 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 150 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 77 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Mammal - dog
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 500 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Mammal - dog
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 50 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Primate - monkey
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 10 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Mammal - cat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 41 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rabbit
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1 gm/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - guinea pig
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 300 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intravenous
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Mammal - domestic
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 42300 ug/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- DOSE :
- 2500 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 1-22 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants)
MUTATION DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- DNA adduct
- TEST SYSTEM :
- Mammal - species unspecified Lymphocyte
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1830 nmol/L
- REFERENCE :
- BIPMAA Biopolymers. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Ave., New York, NY 10158) V.1- 1963- Volume(issue)/page/year: 12,1099,1973 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M1469 No. of Facilities: 4471 (estimated) No. of Industries: 35 No. of Occupations: 34 No. of Employees: 25916 (estimated) NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - T1406 No. of Facilities: 150 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 664 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M1469 No. of Facilities: 5956 (estimated) No. of Industries: 29 No. of Occupations: 51 No. of Employees: 74208 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 43305 (estimated)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- DNA adduct
- TEST SYSTEM :
- Mammal - species unspecified Lymphocyte
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1830 nmol/L
- REFERENCE :
- BIPMAA Biopolymers. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Ave., New York, NY 10158) V.1- 1963- Volume(issue)/page/year: 12,1099,1973 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M1469 No. of Facilities: 4471 (estimated) No. of Industries: 35 No. of Occupations: 34 No. of Employees: 25916 (estimated) NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - T1406 No. of Facilities: 150 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 664 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M1469 No. of Facilities: 5956 (estimated) No. of Industries: 29 No. of Occupations: 51 No. of Employees: 74208 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 43305 (estimated)
Safety Information
| Symbol | GHS02 |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H226 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn:Harmful |
| Risk Phrases | R22;R41 |
| Safety Phrases | 26-39-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | SP5740000 |
| HS Code | 2934300000 |
Customs
| HS Code | 2934300000 |
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| Summary | 2934300000. other compounds containing in the structure a phenothiazine ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
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Synonyms
| Evan's Blue |
| SWISS BLUE |
| CI BASIC BLUE 9 |
| BASIC BLUE 9 |
| Methylene Blue |
| MFCD00012111 |
| CI Direct Blue 53 |
| EINECS 200-515-2 |
| Chromosmon |
| CBLUENO.1 |
| evans blue tetrasodium salt |
| MethyleneBlueGr |
