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- ProName: Basic Violet 3
- CasNo: 548-62-9
- Molecular Formula: C25H30ClN3
- LimitNum: 0
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Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,…
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TOXICITY:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
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Technical Information:
Synonyms: C.I. 42555; Gentian Violet; Hexamethyl-p-Rosaniline Chloride; Basic Violet 3
CAS No.: 548-62-9
Molecular Weight: 408
Chemical Formula: [(CH3)2NC6H4]2C:C6H4:N(CH3)2Cl
Applications of Crystal Violet:
Crystal violet or methyl violet is used in many applications, including:
· It is widely used as a topical antiseptic & antifungal agent
· As a pH indicator (yellow to violet with the transition at a pH = 1.6)
· In the medical community, it is the active ingredient in Gram’s Stain, used to classify bacteria
· The dye destroys cells and is used as a moderate-strength external disinfectant
· It is widely used as a purple dye for textiles such as cotton and silk
· It provides a various deep violet colors for paints and printing ink
· It is used to dye paper