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Acid Violet 17
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Acid Violet 17

CAS No
4129-84-4
Synonym(s)
Coomassie Violet R200
Molecular Formula:
C41H44N3NaO6S2
Molecular Weight:
765.96
EC Number:
223-942-6
Colour Index Number:
42650
PubChem CID:
92205
MDL number:
MFCD00012120
Specification SDS Available pack size: 5g0g
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Acid Violet 17 | CAS No.: 4129-84-4 | MF: C41H48N3NaO6S2 | MW: 765.96 | Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from TriStains.

Acid Violet 17 (CAS No. 4129-84-4) is a deep navy to bright blue-purple crystalline powder which is a common staining reagent used in laboratory tests. It is very soluble in water and forms a purple solution, whereas it is violet-blue in ethanol. In the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, the dye turns to a red-light yellow colour, which turns to green-light when diluted. When it is found in nitric acid then it is of blue-ray green in color. When mixed with sodium hydroxide, its aqueous solution gives a shallow dark purple hue. The molecular formula of Acid Violet 17 is C41H48N3NaO6S2. It has also a number of synonyms, such as Violet BNP, Coomassie Violet R and Formyl Violet.

Applications

  • Electrophoresis & protein analysis: Cmmonly used as a protein stain in electrophoresis, providing enhanced contrast and improved visualization of protein bands.
  • Blood Staining: The dye is very effective in detecting blood on various surfaces and it finds wide application in detecting and staining blood cells and under microscopes.

Key features

  • Superior Quality: This dye is manufactured to a laboratory standard, thus providing consistency, reliability and reproducible staining outcomes.
  • High Contrast Staining: The dye provides precise and clear visibility of specimens under the microscope, which allows proper laboratory analysis.

General Description

Acid Violet 17 (CAS No. 4129-84-4) is a high quality anionic dye that is used in histology, cytology, microbiology, hematology, and biological studies. It has a rich blue-purple color and is very soluble, thus it is usually used by people in the laboratory. It is particularly appreciated because this dye is able to stain blood and proteins effectively and also because it is capable of altering its colour under the influence of various chemical conditions.

TriStains provides Acid Violet 17 that can be used in routine laboratory staining, electrophoresis protocols and advanced biological study. TriStains will provide reliable quality at affordable prices to laboratories wishing to buy Acid Violet 17 (CAS No. 4129-84-4) in large and small amounts. Call us to today and receive the best prices and instant delivery of the best laboratory stains and dyes.

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TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding which allows for resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packing, offers laboratories turn key solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

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50g

CAS No

4129-84-4

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names Coomassie Violet R200
Application Acid violet 17 is an anionic dye used in adsorption studies and to dye proteins in electrophoresis applications
CAS Number 4129-84-4
Molecular Weight 765.96
Molecular Formula
C41H48N3NaO6S2

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Acid violet 17 is an anionic dye used in adsorption studies and to dye proteins in electrophoresis applications.

Other available Acid violet dyes include:
Acid violet 7 (sc-217575)

References
1. Shiba, K.S., et al. 1986. Clin. Chem. 32: 2209. PMID: 2430740
2. Hiratsuka, N., et al. 1994. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 17: 1355-1357. PMID: 7874058
3. Thinakaran, N., et al. 2008. J. Hazard. Mater. 151: 316-322. PMID: 17689864

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Storage Store at room temperature

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
PubChem CID 92205
MDL Number MFCD00012120
EC Number 223-942-6
Beilstein Registry 4114992
SMILES [Na+].CCN(CC)C1= CC=C(C=C1)C(C1=CC =C(C=C1)N(CC)CC1=CC= CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)=C1C=C/C(/C=C1)=[N+](/CC)CC1=CC=CC(=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O

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