Methylene Blue

C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S

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

CAS: 61-73-4

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Nitrogen N 3 14,0070
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
5,7%
C
60,1%
N
13,1%
S
10,0%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
319,85 g/mol
Điểm nóng chảy
190,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
43.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
319,0910
TPSA
43,9 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
21
Complexity
483,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methylene Blue?
Methylene Blue (C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Methylene Blue?
Methylene Blue has a molar mass of 319.85 g/mol.
What state is Methylene Blue at room temperature?
Methylene Blue is a solid at room temperature.
Is Methylene Blue organic or inorganic?
Methylene Blue is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methylene Blue?
Methylene Blue (C₁₆H₁₈ClN₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl).