Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- organic compounds
- heterocyclic compounds
- heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
- phenothiazines
- Research, Technology, Methods
- organic compounds
- organic nitrogen compounds
- heterocyclic nitrogen compounds
- phenothiazines
Término preferido
methylene blue
Tipo
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Chemical
Definición
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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.
Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2015
Tipo: Concept definition
Concepto genérico
Sinónimos
- methylthionine chloride
- methylthioninium chloride
En otras lenguas
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español
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34982
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