Merck, 1.04122, Methylene blue (C.I.52015)

General description
Methylene blue (C.I. 52015) for microscopy Certistain® is a dry dye that is used in bacteriology for an overview stain and as counterstaining for Ziehl-Neelsen method in sample material of human origin. Bacteria appear blue. The dye has a further important application in hematology: Methylene blue and eosin are the main components of many staining solutions and dye mixtures. As a CERTISTAIN® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications.
Application
for microscopy Certistain®
Analysis Note
Dye content (spectrophotometrically): ≥ 82 %
Identity
- Chloride:
passes test
- UV/VIS-Spectrum: passes test
Absorption maximum λ max (ethanol 50 %): 660 - 665 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.003 g/l; ethanol 50 %): 2250 - 2750
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): 10 - 15 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test
Legal Information
CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany