methyleenbruggroup
Methyleenbruggroup, also known as methylene blue, is a synthetic dye with the chemical formula C16H18N3SCl. It is a water-soluble, thiazine dye that is commonly used in medical and laboratory settings. Methylene blue is known for its ability to stain biological tissues and is often used in histochemical staining to highlight certain structures in cells and tissues. It is also used as a stain in microbiology to differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
In medicine, methylene blue is used as a topical antiseptic and as a treatment for methemoglobinemia, a
Methylene blue is generally considered safe when used as directed, but like any medication, it can have