Crystal Violet [548-62-9]

MedChem Express

Crystal Violet [548-62-9]

10

548-62-9

Research Use Only

95.03

C25H30ClN3

407.98

Crystal Violet, also known as Gentian violet, methyl violet 10B, is a triphenyl-methane, an alkaline dye that binds to DNA in the nucleus of a cell, staining it a deep purple. It is often used for Gram staining to classify bacteria, or for cell or histological staining[1].

C/[N+](C)=C1C=C/C(C=C/1)=C(C2=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C2)\C3=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C3.[Cl-]

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