Description

About Crystal Violet Dry Stain Powder ACS Grade
Crystal violet, also known as gentian violet, is a synthetic dye and biological stain commonly used in microbiology and medicine. Its dry form is a fine, violet-colored powder that dissolves easily in water or alcohol to produce staining solutions.
COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Colorant in inks, textiles, and other materials
  • Gram staining technique
  • Histology
  • Molecular biology

INDUSTRIES

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
548-62-9
Molecular Formula
C25N3H30Cl
Molecular Weight
407.99
Assay
Min 90.0%
Grade
ACS
Synonyms
GV | Hexamethyl Pararosaniline Chloride | Crystal Violet | Methyl Violet 10B, Aniline violet, Basic violet 3, Baszol Violet 57L, Brilliant Violet 58, Hexamethyl-p-rosaniline chloride, Methylrosanilide chloride, Methyl Violet 10BNS, Pyoktanin
ATC Code‎
D01AE02‎ (WHO) ‎G01AX09‎ (WHO)
Loss on Drying
2.5%
Sensitivity as Indicator
To Pass Test
Absorbency Characteristics
To Pass Test
Melting Point
205 °C (401 °F; 478 K)
Molar Mass‎
407.99 g·mol−1
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

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Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
Rating
Ratings
2 reviews
  • Ben B.
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    Crystal Violet Dry Stain Powder ACS Grade
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Ease of purchase

    Good service, easy to order

  • sam p.
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    Verified Buyer
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    Crystal Violet Dry Stain Powder ACS Grade
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Gentian Violet

    Excellent service- thank you!

    I am not certain why it is so difficult to get dry gentian violet (I mix it with rubbing alcohol and apply it topically to patients), but you have been very helpful.

Safety and Shipping
UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S.
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