CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

PRODUCT NAME METHYLENE BLUE 98,7% (For Microscopy)

CAT. NO M-05900

Sr.
Test Specifications Results
No.
1. CAS No. 61-73-4
2. C.I. No. 52015
3. Molecular. Formula C16H18ClN3S.xH2O
4. Molecular. Weight 319.859 (anhydrous basis)
Dark blue, crystalline Dark blue, crystalline
powder with a powder with a
5. Description coppercoloured sheen, or coppercoloured sheen, or
green crystals with a green crystals with a
bronzecoloured sheen bronzecoloured sheen
Loss on drying
6. 8.0 - 22.0% 12.98%
(110°C)
7. Dye content Min 82% 89.13%
Specific Absorptivity
8. at λmax0.003g/l in 2250 – 2750 2445.76
ethanol
Absorption maxima
9. 660 - 665 nm 661.5nm
in 50% ethanol
10. Melting point 188 - 192°C 190°C
11. Solubility in Water Soluble in water Conforms
This above product complies as per the specifications of OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP

Other Information
Batch No. 19595
Mfg. Date Apr. 2023
ANALYST Exp. Date Mar. 2028
Dt. 8th Apr. 2023

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