Basic Violet 3 CAS 548-62-9 Methyl Violet Crystal Violet Gentian Violet

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 548-62-9
• Formula: C25h30cln3
• Model NO.: SUREST-134
• EINECS: 208-953-6
• Classification: Organic Analytical Reagents
• Grade: AR
• Specific Usage: For Synthesis
• Content: Standard
• Usage: Laboratory Reagents, Analytical Reagents, Diagnostic Reagents, Teaching Reagents
• Source: Dry Powder
• Habit Appellation: Special Reagent
• Application: Industry, Scientific Research, Health, Environmental Protection, Agriculture
• Property: Organic Reagent
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• Stock: Available
• Molecular Weight: 407.98
• Color: Dark Green
• Melting Point: 215 ºC
• Water Solubility: 16 G/L (25 ºC)
• Transport Package: 25kg /Drum
• Specification: 98%min
• Trademark: Surest
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2929909090
• Production Capacity: 1000 Tons Yearly

Product Description

Basic Violet 3

 

Name	Basic Violet 3
Synonyms	[4-[4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride; Methyl violet; Crystal Violet; C.I. 42555; Gentian Violet
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C25H30ClN3
Molecular Weight	407.98
CAS Registry Number	548-62-9
EINECS	208-953-6

Properties

Melting point	215 ºC
Water solubility	16 g/L (25 ºC)

 Chemical Property/Description

Dark green glitter powder or particle. Soluble in cold and hot water, purple, highly soluble in ethanol. Reddish yellow in concentrated sulfuric acid, dark greenish light yellow when diluted, and then blue and purple. The sun fastness of dyed cotton fiber is 1-2, and the sun fastness of dyed acrylic fiber is 2-3.


 

Main Uses:

Can be used for dyeing, can also be made into color lake. In medicine, it is used as an antiseptic for dermatology.

1. Bacterial staining: Gentian Violet can be used for bacterial staining to help identify bacterial species and morphology, especially when identifying gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

2. Cell staining: Gentian violet can be used to stain the nucleus, make the nucleus purple, and help observe the nuclear structure and distribution.

3. Tissue staining: Gentian violet can also be used for tissue section staining to observe the morphology and structure of tissue cells.