Gentian Violet USP CAS: 548-62-9 | MF: C25H30N3•Cl | MW: 407.99, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.
Gentian Violet USP, a synthetic dye derived from coal tar, is a triarylmethane dye that can be found in the form of a dark green or violet powder. When dissolved in water or alcohol, it creates a deep violet solution. Its chemical formula is C25H30N3Cl. This dye is also referred to as Crystal Violet, Basic Violet 3, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, and Methyl Violet 10B. It is used in laboratory setting. It is commonly utilized in a variety of fields, such as histology, microscopy, and microbiology.
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Application :
- Gentian Violet USP is used in certain histological techniques to stain tissue sections, highlighting cellular structures and aiding in microscopic examination.
- It is used as a primary stain in the Gram staining technique to differentiate Gram-positive bacteria (which retain the violet color) from Gram-negative bacteria.
- It is employed in various staining protocols to visualize and identify microorganisms.
Benefits :
- Effective against a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria and fungi
- Relatively inexpensive and widely available
- Provides clear and distinct staining results
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