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Gentian Violet solution

for microscopy

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CAS Number:
548-62-9
MDL number:
MFCD00011750
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
329757437
NACRES:
MA.02

grade

for microscopy

Quality Level

100

product line

BioChemika

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

bacteria

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)\C(c2ccc(cc2)N(C)C)=C3/C=C\C(C=C3)=[N+](/C)C

InChI

1S/C25H30N3.ClH/c1-26(2)22-13-7-19(8-14-22)25(20-9-15-23(16-10-20)27(3)4)21-11-17-24(18-12-21)28(5)6;/h7-18H,1-6H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Gentian violet is used in the Gram staining for distinguishing between gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Components

Composition :
Gentian violet 5.0 g/l in water

Hazard Statements

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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