Azul de metileno

C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S

IUPAC: 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride

CAS: 61-73-4

Descripción general

Methylene blue is a synthetic dye with important medical applications. It is used to treat methemoglobinemia and is on the WHO Essential Medicines List.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 18 1,0080
Carbono C 16 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 3 14,0070
Azufre S 1 32,0600
Cloro Cl 1 35,4500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Methemoglobinemia antidote
  • Biological stain
  • Aquarium treatment
  • Surgical dye marker

Datos curiosos

  • One of the first synthetic drugs ever used in medicine, introduced in 1891

Estructura

SMILES

CN(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
319,85 g/mol
Punto de fusión
190,0 °C
Solubilidad
43.6 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
319,0910
TPSA
43,9 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
21
Complejidad
483,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Azul de metileno?
Azul de metileno (C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Azul de metileno?
Azul de metileno has a molar mass of 319.85 g/mol.
What state is Azul de metileno at room temperature?
Azul de metileno is a solid at room temperature.
Is Azul de metileno organic or inorganic?
Azul de metileno is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Azul de metileno?
Azul de metileno (C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Azufre (S), Cloro (Cl).