Gentian Violet 1% Aqueous

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Gentian violet is a cationic triphenylmethane dye, usually identified as hexamethylpararosaniline chloride. Its chemical formula is C25H30ClN3. The 1% aqueous solution of gentian violet typically appears as a deep blue or violet-colored liquid. Gentian violet is sparingly soluble in water but dissolves readily in alcohol or acetone. Gentian violet, also known as crystal violet or methyl violet 10B, is a synthetic dye derived from coal tar. When dissolved in water, it forms a 1% aqueous solution. Gentian violet 1% aqueous solution is a versatile staining agent used in histological, and microbiological applications.

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Application :

• Gentian violet 1% aq. is used in histology and cytology as a stain to visualize cell nuclei and other cellular structures under a microscope.
• It is also used in microbiology to stain bacteria and fungi for identification and classification purposes.

Benefits :

• Exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
• Stains cellular structures
• Relatively inexpensive and widely available
• Long shelf life