Basic Violet 3, Sigma-Aldrich®
Supplier: SIGMA ALDRICH MICROSCOPY
About this item
Mixture of crystal violet [C.I.No. 42555] and methyl violet [C.I.No. 42535]. Dye employed for preparing Gram stain.
Synonyms: 4-[4,4'-Bis(dimetylamino) benzhydryliden]cyklohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidendimetylammoniumklorid, CI 42555
- CAS Number:548-62-9
- Formula:C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
- MDL Number:MFCD00011750
- Molecular Weight:407.99 g/mol
- Merck Index:13,04406
- Melting Pt:189…194 °C
- Density:1,19 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
- EINECS:208-953-6
- UN:3077
- ADR:9,III
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Mixture of crystal violet [C.I.No. 42555] and methyl violet [C.I.No. 42535]. Dye employed for preparing Gram stain.
Synonyms: 4-[4,4'-Bis(dimetylamino) benzhydryliden]cyklohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidendimetylammoniumklorid, CI 42555
- CAS Number:548-62-9
- Formula:C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
- MDL Number:MFCD00011750
- Molecular Weight:407.99 g/mol
- Merck Index:13,04406
- Melting Pt:189…194 °C
- Density:1,19 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
- EINECS:208-953-6
- UN:3077
- ADR:9,III
Specifications for Product Family
Specification Test Results
- Appearance (colour):Green to very dark green
- Appearance (form):Powder
- Thin layer chromatogr.:Corresponds to standard
- Solubility (colour):0.01 g in 10 ml methanol
- Solubility (method):0.01 g in 10 ml methanol
- Loss on drying:≤10%
- Wavelength (1) (UV):580 - 595 nm
- Extinction (1%/1 cm) (1) (UV):≥1300
- Solvent (UV):Water



