Basic Violet 3 CAS NO.548-62-9

TOXICITY: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,…

TOXICITY: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. SAFETY: Production: Others: Technical Information: Synonyms: C.I. 42555; Gentian Violet; Hexamethyl-p-Rosaniline Chloride; Basic Violet 3 CAS No.: 548-62-9 Molecular Weight: 408 Chemical Formula: [(CH3)2NC6H4]2C:C6H4:N(CH3)2Cl Applications of Crystal Violet: Crystal violet or methyl violet is used in many applications, including: · It is widely used as a topical antiseptic & antifungal agent · As a pH indicator (yellow to violet with the transition at a pH = 1.6) · In the medical community, it is the active ingredient in Gram’s Stain, used to classify bacteria · The dye destroys cells and is used as a moderate-strength external disinfectant · It is widely used as a purple dye for textiles such as cotton and silk · It provides a various deep violet colors for paints and printing ink · It is used to dye paper