Crystal Violet, ACS, 90+%

Product Code. 11308107

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 022866.14

Description

CAS: 548-62-9 | C25H30ClN3 | 407.986 g/mol

Crystal Violet is used as an acid-base indicator, an alcohol denaturant, a biological stain, a textile dye and an indicator for copper salts. It is a component of gram staining in microorganisms and cell lines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 548-62-9
• Molecular Formula: C25H30ClN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 407.986
• MDL Number: MFCD00011750
• InChI Key: ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: Basic Violet 3; C.I. 42555
• PubChem CID: 11057
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41688
• IUPAC Name: [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium;chloride
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=C2C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)N(C)C.[Cl-]

• Melting Point: ∼215°C (decomposition)
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 4077708
• Merck Index: 14,4395
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and chloroform. Slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol.
• Formula Weight: 407.99
• Percent Purity: ≥90%
• Grade: ACS
• Quantity: 25 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Crystal Violet

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only