CRYSTAL VIOLET For Microscopy
CRYSTAL VIOLET For Microscopy
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Short Name: CRYSTAL VIOLET
Other Names: Basic Violet 3, Gentian Violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B
C.I.No.42555Crystal Violet is a component of Gram staining that allows one to recognize the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria with differential staining.
Chemical Specifications
Appearance : Dark green powder
Absorption maxima : 589 - 594 nm
Dye content : Min 88%
Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at λmax) : 2050 - 2450
Loss on drying : Max 10%
Suitability (for microscopy) : Passes test
Basic | |
CAS No. | 548-62-9 |
Grade | For Microscopy |
HS Code | 3204.9000 |
Molecular Formula | C25H30CIN3 |
Molecular Weight | 407.99 |
Purity | 88% dye content |
Shelf Life | 60 Months |
Physical Properties | |
Colour | Colour |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
Odour | Odour |
Physical state at 20 °C | Physical state at 20 °C |
Solubility in water [% weight] | Solubility in water [% weight] |
Safety | |
Hazardous Statement | H302-H318-H351-H410 |
IMCO Class No. | 9 |
Packing Group | III |
Precaution Statement | P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P501 |
Signal Word | Danger |
Symbol | GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09 |
UN No. | 3077 |