Crystal violet solution
SIGMA/V5265 - 1%, aqueous solution
CAS Number: 548-62-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C25H30ClN3
Molecular Weight: 407.98
MDL Number: MFCD00011750
Linear Formula: C25H30ClN3
Product Type: Chemical
Amax | 0.36-0.44 at 589-594 nm |
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
concentration | 1% |
form | aqueous solution |
InChI | 1S/C25H30N3.ClH/c1-26(2)2 |
InChI key | ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | [Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)C(c |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | Crystal violet solution for use in Brown-Hopps method for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial staining. |
Application: | Crystal violet solution has been used as a stain in cell proliferation assays, migration assays and Boyden chamber assay. |
General description: | Crystal violet, also known as gentian violet, is a protein dye and is basic in nature. It stains the fatty portions of sebaceous sweat a deep purple color. Crystal violet can also be used to enhance bloody fingerprints. This dye is harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin, contact may cause cancer, severe eye irritation in human beings. |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 - H351 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P264 - P273 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
Risk Statements | 40-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 36/37-61 |
RIDADR | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |