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Crystal Violet, ACS, 90+%
CAS: 548-62-9 | C25H30ClN3 | 407.986 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 548-62-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C25H30ClN3 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 407.986 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011750 |
| InChI Key | ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| Synonym | Basic Violet 3; C.I. 42555 |
| PubChem CID | 11057 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:41688 |
| IUPAC Name | [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-] |
Description
Crystal Violet is used as an acid-base indicator, an alcohol denaturant, a biological stain, a textile dye and an indicator for copper salts. It is a component of gram staining in microorganisms and cell lines.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chemical Identifiers
| 548-62-9 | |
| 407.986 | |
| ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
| 11057 | |
| [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride |
| C25H30ClN3 | |
| MFCD00011750 | |
| Basic Violet 3; C.I. 42555 | |
| CHEBI:41688 | |
| CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-] |
Specifications
| ∼215°C (decomposition) | |
| C25H30ClN3 | |
| UN3077 | |
| 14,4395 | |
| Soluble in water and chloroform. Slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol. | |
| CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-] | |
| 407.986 | |
| CHEBI:41688 | |
| ≥90% | |
| 25 g | |
| Crystal Violet |
| 548-62-9 | |
| MFCD00011750 | |
| 4077708 | |
| Basic Violet 3; C.I. 42555 | |
| ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
| [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride | |
| 11057 | |
| 407.99 | |
| ACS | |
| Powder |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H351-H302
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
H302-H318-H351
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 208-953-6
RTECSNumber : BO9000000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only