Methylene green

Methylene green
Methylene green
Identifiers
CAS number 2679-01-8
PubChem 75889
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Properties
Molecular formula C16H17ClN4O2S
Molar mass 364.85 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Methylene green is a heterocyclic aromatic chemical compound similar to methylene blue. It is used as a dye.[1]

References

  1. ^ Senior W (November 1969). "Staining of animal tissues with the dye base of methylene green in benzene to facilitate identification and selection of material". Stain Technol 44 (6): 269–71. PMID 4187577. 

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