Product Description

ProductBasic violet 3
CAS548-62-9
FormulaC25H30ClN3
SynonymPYOKTANIN BLUE, S NO 785, VIOLET 7B, BASIC VIOLET 3, BRILLIANT VIOLET, CALCOZINE VIOLET 6BN, GRAM STAIN NO 1, GRAM STAIN, Crystal Violet, Basic violet 3, Ammonium, (4-(bis (p-(dimethylamino) phenyl) methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene) dimethyl-, chloride, Aniline violet, N-[4-Bis [4-(dimethylamino) phenyl] methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium chloride, Bismuth violet, CI 42555 Crystal violet, Gentian violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Hexamethyl p-rosaniline chloride, Hexamethyl p-rosaniline hydrochloride Hexamethyl violet, Methylrosaniline chloride, Methyl violet, Pararosaniline, N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethyl-, chloride

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight407.99
EINECS208-953-6
Merck14,4395
Flash Point40 °C
Storage TemperatureStore at room temperature.
Water solubility16 g/L (25 ยบC)
Colour Index42555
StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Light-sensitive. Combustible.
Melting Point205 °C (dec.)
BRN Number4077708
NotesBasic violet 3 uses and applications include: Purple dye for cotton, silk, paper, wood; pigment in printing inks; solvent dye for ballpen inks, printer ribbons, rotogravure inks; as biological stain; differentiating gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria; staining chromatin and nucleoli in plant tissue; topical antiseptic, anti-infective, antimicrobial; anthelmintic Suggested storage of Basic violet 3: Light-sensitive; protect from light; store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompat. substances
ClassAmines
FunctionIntermediates, Antimicrobial
IndustryPharmaceutical
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