Leuco Crystal Violet CAS: 603-48-5 | MF: – | MW: 373.53, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.
Leucocrystal Violet (LCV) is a cationic triarylmethane dye that is colorless in its reduced form. It exhibits an affinity for both cellulosic and proteinaceous materials. LCV is utilized as a coloring reagent for blood, where it undergoes an oxidation reaction to form the purple crystal violet. This dye has various applications in microbiology and histology, particularly for staining and as a chromogenic substrate in enzyme assays.
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Application :
- Leucocrystal Violet has been used to identify histamine-producing lactobacilli in cheese.
- The dye is widely used to stain blood residue on both porous and non-porous materials.
- Leuco Crystal Violet is used in some Gram staining protocols. When oxidized, it forms the violet stain that differentiates Gram-positive bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria.
- Leuco Crystal Violet is used as a chromogenic substrate in enzyme assays, particularly in the detection of peroxidase activity.
Benefits :
- Highly sensitive, allowing for the detection of small quantities of biological materials, enzymes, and fingerprints
- Provides clear contrast, enhancing the visualization of cellular and tissue structures under a microscope
- Versatile and easy to use
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