Description
With this Methylene blue powder you get Methylene blue as loose powder. Each batch is tested by LC-MS to 99% purity or higher. It’s $99.99. It’s sold for laboratory research only.
It’s also available as Methylene blue liquid, Methylene blue nasal spray and Methylene blue capsules. Browse the rest of our nootropic powders for related compounds.
What is Methylene blue?
Methylene blue is a phenothiazine dye first made in 1876. It accepts and donates electrons, and at low concentrations it can feed electrons into the mitochondrial chain.
It’s an approved drug for methemoglobinemia.
Methylene blue powder specifications
- Compound: Methylene blue (Methylthioninium chloride, Basic blue 9, Solvent blue 8)
- CAS number: 61-73-4
- Molecular formula: C16H18ClN3S
- Molecular weight: 319.85
- Purity: 99% or higher, tested by LC-MS
- Amount: 50g
- Form: Loose powder
- Storage: Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Use: laboratory research only, not for human or veterinary use
Research on Methylene blue
Rojas and colleagues reviewed its neuroprotective effects in 2012.
Its dye properties make it a common lab stain.
You can find the papers on PubMed. We don’t make claims beyond what that literature reports.
Weighing and handling Methylene blue powder
Buying Methylene blue as a powder gives you full control. Weigh out exactly what your protocol calls for, make up your own solutions, or encapsulate it yourself.
For small amounts you’ll want a scale that reads to at least 0.01g, and ideally 0.001g. Our digital scale and micro scoops make it easier to get consistent measurements. Weigh onto clean weighing paper, and close the bag or jar straight after so the powder doesn’t pick up moisture.
Making a solution from Methylene blue powder
To make a stock solution, decide on the final volume and concentration first. For 30mL at 10mg/mL you’d weigh 300mg of Methylene blue, dissolve it in about 25mL of solvent, then top up to exactly 30mL.
Check the compound’s solubility in your chosen solvent before you start, and try a small test amount first. Store the finished solution in a labelled glass bottle.
How we test Methylene blue
Every batch of Methylene blue is checked with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) before it goes on sale. LC-MS separates a sample into its parts and identifies each one by mass, so it confirms what the compound is and how much of the sample it makes up. The current batch tested at 99% or higher.
Small differences between batches are normal, so write the batch number from the label into your records. If something looks wrong when your order arrives, like discoloured powder or a cloudy solution, set it aside and don’t use it.
Storing your Methylene blue
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry scoop each time, and reseal the container straight away. Label anything you decant with the compound, amount and date, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Common questions about the Methylene blue powder
What can I dissolve Methylene blue powder in?
That depends on the compound’s solubility and your protocol. Check the solubility data for your solvent first, and test a small amount before making up a full batch.
What scale do I need?
One that reads to 0.01g at minimum, and 0.001g for very small amounts. Our pocket scale reads to 0.01g.
Is the Methylene blue powder in stock?
Yes. Every option on this page is in stock and ready to ship.
Other nootropics you might need
Other products in the same range include Methylphenylpiracetam powder, Memantine powder, MitoQ powder and Magnolol powder. Our main Nootropics page lists everything in the category.
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Sold for laboratory research use only. It isn’t for human or veterinary use, and it isn’t a food, drug or cosmetic.
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