Organic Chemical

Methylene Blue

AMW:CHEM:021985

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.

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Methylene Blue has parent Phenothiazines

Methylene Blue member of drug class Antidotes

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class02 · Organic Chemicals

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Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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