CRYSTAL VIOLET For Microscopy

Short Name: CRYSTAL VIOLET

Other Names: Basic Violet 3, Gentian Violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B

C.I.No.42555Crystal Violet is a component of Gram staining that allows one to recognize the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria with differential staining.

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : Dark green powder

Absorption maxima : 589 - 594 nm

Dye content : Min 88%

Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at λmax) : 2050 - 2450

Loss on drying : Max 10%

Suitability (for microscopy) : Passes test