Gentian Violet 1% Aqueous

Buy Gentian Violet 1% Aqueous (548-62-9) MF: C25H30ClN3 | MW: 407.98. Get High Quality Gentian Violet 1% Aqueous (548-62-9) from Tristains.

Gentian violet, also referred to as hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, is a cationic triphenylmethane dye. Its chemical composition is C25H30ClN3. The 1% aqueous solution of gentian violet is typically observed as a liquid with a deep blue or violet color. Although it has limited solubility in water, it readily dissolves in alcohol or acetone. This synthetic dye, derived from coal tar, is also known as crystal violet or methyl violet 10B. When mixed with water, it creates a 1% aqueous solution. Gentian violet 1% aqueous solution serves as a versatile antiseptic, disinfectant, and staining agent in various 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