METHYL BLUE For Microscopy

Short Name: METHYL BLUE

Other Names: Cotton blue, Helvetia blue, Acid blue 93

C.I.No.42780It is used as a stain in histology, and stains collagen blue in tissue sections.

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : Dark blue to dark brown powder or crystals

Absorption maxima in 0.005M HCI : 595 - 605 nm

Specific absorptivity in 0.005M HCI : 675 - 1125

Loss on drying (at 110°C) : Max. 7.0%

Suitability (for microscopy) : Passes test