Methylene Blue
Product Name: Methylene Blue
Form: Liquid Solution (30mL)
Concentration: 10mg/mL
Purity: ≥ 98% (HPLC Verified)
Product Description
Methylene Blue (methylthioninium chloride) is a synthetic phenothiazine dye with a long and distinguished history in biomedical research, first synthesised by Heinrich Caro in 1876. It functions as an alternative electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, capable of accepting electrons from NADH and transferring them directly to cytochrome c, effectively bypassing Complex I and III. This unique mechanism has made it a subject of intense research in mitochondrial dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and cellular bioenergetics. Studies have investigated its neuroprotective effects in models of Alzheimer's disease, where it has been shown to inhibit tau protein aggregation and reduce amyloid-beta toxicity. Additional research areas include its role as a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, its antimicrobial properties, its effects on memory consolidation via cytochrome oxidase enhancement, and its potential as a photosensitiser in photodynamic therapy. This product is provided exclusively for scientific research and laboratory use.
Storage & Handling
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C) in a cool, dry place
- Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources
- Ensure the cap is tightly sealed after each use
- Do not refrigerate or freeze liquid solutions unless specified
- Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored correctly
- Keep out of reach of children and untrained personnel
- Handle with appropriate laboratory safety equipment
Usage Guidelines
This product is supplied as a precisely dosed liquid solution for convenient and accurate measurement in research applications. Use calibrated measuring equipment (oral syringe or graduated pipette) for precise dosing. Refer to the included Certificate of Analysis for batch-specific purity and identity data.
Disclaimer: This product is intended for research and laboratory use only. It is not a dietary supplement, food product, or medicine. Not intended for human consumption. All purchasers must confirm they are acquiring this product for legitimate research purposes only. Product imagery is for illustrative purposes only and actual product packaging and branding may vary. All products are verified to ≥98% purity via HPLC analysis.
| Purity | ≥ 98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Liquid solution |
| Volume | 30 mL |
| Analysis Method | HPLC, Mass Spectrometry |
| Certificate | Batch-specific COA included |
| Manufacturing | ISO 7 certified cleanroom |
| Intended Use | Research and laboratory use only |
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Recommended storage temperature: 15–25°C (room temperature)
- Keep container tightly sealed when not in use
- For peptides: store lyophilised powder at -20°C; reconstituted solution at 2–8°C
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles for reconstituted peptides
- Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored correctly
- Keep out of reach of children and untrained personnel
- Handle with appropriate laboratory safety equipment (gloves, eye protection)
- Free UK standard delivery (2–3 working days)
- Next-day express delivery available (£4.99)
- International shipping across Europe (5–10 working days)
- All orders dispatched within 24 hours on business days
- Tracked shipping with real-time updates
- Discreet, tamper-evident packaging
- Temperature-controlled dispatch for peptide orders
Disclaimer: This product is intended for research and laboratory use only. It is not a dietary supplement, food product, or medicine. Not intended for human consumption. All purchasers must confirm they are acquiring this product for legitimate research purposes only.