Formula C18H22N3S:SClZnCl2 Melting point 239 °C | Molar mass 484.22 g/mol | |
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New methylene blue stained blood smear
New methylene blue (also NMB) is an organic compound of the thiazine class of heterocycles. It is used as a stain and as an antimicrobial agent. It is classified as an azine dye, and the chromophore is a cation, the anion is often unspecified.
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Applications
NMB is a staining agent used in diagnostic cytopathology and histopathology, typically for staining immature red blood cells. It is a supravital stain. It is closely related to methylene blue, an older stain in wide use.
Safety
New methylene blue is toxic. Skin contact or inhalation should be avoided.
References
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