Crystal violet, Cation-based violet dye (ab143095)
Key features and details
- Cation-based violet dye
- CAS Number: 548-62-9
- Soluble in water to 25 mM, in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 10 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Crystal violet, Cation-based violet dye -
Description
Cation-based violet dye -
Biological description
Cation-based violet dye. Interacts with aqueous KI - I2 during Gram staining to produce a precipitate. Histological stain for Gram-positive bacteria and DNA. Shows antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic effects in vivo. -
CAS Number
548-62-9 -
Chemical structure
