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Methylene Blue 1%

w/v Aqueous
Item # M1019
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15mL, 120mL, 470mL, 940mL, 3.8L

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Poly, Poly w/ Fliptop

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General Purpose Biological Stain for Microscopy

Product Overview

Methylene Blue 1% Solution is a versatile, aqueous biological stain commonly used for the visualization of nuclei, bacteria, and cellular structures in both clinical and academic laboratories. As a basic (cationic) dye, methylene blue binds readily to acidic components such as DNA and RNA, producing strong blue coloration that enhances microscopic contrast and detail.

This 1% concentration offers a balanced formulation suitable for a wide variety of staining procedures including:

  • Simple staining of bacterial smears
  • Cellular morphology studies
  • Blood smear differentiation
  • Highlighting nuclei and cytoplasmic features in histological preparations

Due to its ease of use and reliable performance, Methylene Blue 1% is ideal for introductory teaching labs, routine diagnostics, and basic research applications.


Key Features:

  • Ready-to-use 1% aqueous solution
  • Stains nuclei, bacteria, and cytoplasmic structures blue
  • Ideal for simple staining, bacterial visualization, and cell morphology
  • Suitable for clinical microbiology, pathology, hematology, and education
  • Compatible with wet mount, smear, and fixed slide preparations
  • Offers sharp contrast and rapid results with minimal background staining
  • Not for ingestion or therapeutic use – laboratory use only

Methylene Blue 1% is a foundational stain in biological sciences, delivering consistent and precise results for both educational and professional microscopy.


⚠️ For Laboratory Use Only
This product is not suitable for any nutritional, pharmaceutical, or veterinary purposes. It is intended strictly for microscopy and analytical applications in controlled laboratory environments.

 

Synonyms
Basic Blue 9 Solution 3,7-Bis(dimethylamino)phenazathionium Chloride Solution Tetramethylthionine Chloride Solution

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