Crystal Violet 25g
3050-25g

 

Crystal Violet is a component of Gram staining that allows one to recognize the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria with differential staining.

 

Alternative Names: Basic Violet 3, Gentian Violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B

 

CAS No.: 548-62-9

Purity: 88% dye content

Grade: For Microscopy

Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₃₀C I N₃

Molecular Weight: 407.99

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state at 20 °C: Solid

Colour: Dark green powder

Odour: Slight characteristic odour

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]: 173 °C

Solubility in water [% weight]: Soluble in water

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance: Dark green powder

Absorption maxima: 589 - 594 nm

Dye content (on dried basis): Min 88%

Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (@lambda Max) (on dried basis): 2050 - 2450

Loss on drying:  Max 10%

Suitability (for microscopy): Passes test

 

 

SAFETY INFORMATION

Symbol: GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

Signal Word: Danger

UN No.: 3077

IMCO Class No.: 9

Packing Group: III

Hazardous Statement: H302-H318-H351-H410

Precaution Statement: P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P501

 

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Availability: 20 in stock