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Synonyms:
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methylthioninium benzalkonium chloride hydrate
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methylthioninium chloride hydrate
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methylenum coeruleum
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methylthioninium chloratum
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methylene blue
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methylthioninium chloride
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aizen methylene blue
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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.
- Molecular weight: 284.40
- Formula: C16H18N3S
- CLOGP: -1.87
- LIPINSKI: 0
- HAC: 3
- HDO: 0
- TPSA: 19.37
- ALOGS: -2.93
- ROTB: 2
- Status: OFP
Legend: OFP - off patent OFM - off market ONP - on patent
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