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| Physical Characters and Index |
Melting point :190 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density :0.98 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash point :14 °C
Storage :no restrictions.
Solubility :Soluble in water, chloroform; sparingly soluble in ethanol |
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| Use and description |
| A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN |
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