Crystal Violet
SIAL/32675 - indicator for the determination of the redox potential, S. No.: 785
Synonym: Basic Violet 3; Gentian Violet; Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride; Methyl Violet 10B
CAS Number: 548-62-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C25H30ClN3
Molecular Weight: 407.98
MDL Number: MFCD00011750
Linear Formula: C25H30N3Cl
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| assay | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| color | S. No.: 785 |
| density | 1.190 g/cm3 |
| form | powder |
| grade | indicator for the determination of the redox potential |
| InChI | 1S/C25H30N3.ClH/c1-26(2)2 |
| InChI key | ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
| enzyme | inhibits | |
| mp | 205 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | [Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)C(c |
| solubility | water: 0.1% |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| suitability | complies for sensitivity |
| Application: | CV was used to sensitize the photooxidation of cysteine to cysteic acid, as an end product hydrogen peroxide is also formed. |
| General description: | Crystal violet (CV) is a cationic tri-arylmethane dye, commercially used in ink and dyes. Organoclays based on CV are widely used in analytical studies. |
| Symbol |     GHS05,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H318 - H341 - H350 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | T,N |
| Risk Statements | 45-22-41-50/53-68 |
| Safety Statements | 53-26-36/37/39-45-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| mp | 205 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Density | 1.190 g/cm3 |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| Colour Index Number | 42555 |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |