Specification
Description
Methylene blue (Basic Blue 9) hydrate is a guanylyl cyclase (sGC), monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and NO synthase (NOS) inhibitor. Methylene blue is a vasopressor and is often used as a dye in several medical procedures. Methylene blue hydrate through the nitric oxide syntase/guanylate cyclase signalling pathway to reduce prepulse inhibition. Methylene blue hydrate is a REDOX cycling compound and able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Methylene blue hydrate is a Tau aggregation inhibitor. Methylene blue hydrate reduces cerebral edema, attenuated microglial activation and reduced neuroinflammation.
Canonical SMILES
CN(C1=CC2=[S+]C3=C(C=CC(N(C)C)=C3)N=C2C=C1)C.[x].[Cl-].O
Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.