Gentian violet
Buy Gentian violet (CAS 548-62-9) from Zemixal: C25H30ClN3, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Packs from 25 g.
About Gentian violet
Gentian violet is part of the Zemixal stains, Fluorescent Dyes & Histology Reagents range. Key data (Microscopy): CAS 548-62-9, formula C25H30ClN3 and molar mass 408 g/mol. It is described as dark green powder or crystals.
Where it is used
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Dyes & pigments manufacture
Storage and safety notes
It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H302, H318, H351 and H400), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation. For transport it ships as UN UN 3077.
Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.
Typical uses
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Dyes & pigments manufacture
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Gentian violet |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-000595 |
| CAS number | 548-62-9 |
| IUPAC name | [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium chloride |
| Molecular formula | C25H30ClN3 |
| Molar mass | 408 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 407.2128 |
| Grade | Microscopy |
| Physical form | Crystalline |
| Appearance | Dark green powder or crystals |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 9.5 Ų |
| HS code | 32041349 |
| UN number | UN 3077 |
| InChIKey | ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| 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-] |
| PubChem CID | 11057 |
| Synonyms | Basic Violet 3, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B, Crystal violet, methylrosanilinium chloride, Aniline Violet, Hexamethyl Violet, Methylrosaniline chloride, Pyoktanin, Avermin, Vianin, Bismuth Violet |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H351Suspected of causing cancer
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements P203, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P318, P330, P391, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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- MW
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