Crystal Violet

ACS reagent, ≥90.0% anhydrous basis

Synonym: Basic Violet 3, Gentian Violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B

• CAS Number 548-62-9

• Linear Formula C₂₅H₃₀N₃Cl

• Molecular Weight 407.98

•  Beilstein Registry Number 3580948

•  Colour Index Number 42555

•  EC Number 208-953-6

•  MDL number MFCD00011750

•  PubChem Substance ID 24892842

• Properties

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  grade	ACS reagent
  assay	≥90.0% anhydrous basis
  form	powder
  loss	≤7.5% loss on drying
  mp	205 °C (dec.)(lit.)
  absorption	/ passes test
  suitability	passes test for sensitivity as indicator

  Description

  Packaging

  50, 100 g in glass bottle

• Safety Information

  Symbol 

    GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

  Signal word 

  Danger

  Hazard statements 

  H302-H318-H351-H410

  Precautionary statements 

  P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P501

  RIDADR 

  UN 3077 9 / PGIII

  WGK Germany 

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