Basic Blue 9 CAS 61-73-4 (97130-83-1) Methylene Blue

Basic Blue 9

Name	Basic Blue 9
Synonyms	3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenazathionium chloride; Methylene Blue
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C16H18ClN3S
Molecular Weight	319.85
CAS Registry Number	61-73-4 (97130-83-1)
EC Number	200-515-2

Uses:

Analytical reagents, bacterial staining agents;

Mixing indicators for serum protein biochemical testing;

Prepare staining solution for detecting exfoliated cells;

Prepare alkaline methylene blue staining solution;

Redox indicator;

Determination of mercury and tin;

Reductive titrants are used to precipitate perchlorates and rhenium salts;

Catalytic photometric determination of selenium and molybdenum.