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242217

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Methyl Violet B base

Dye content 85 %

Synonym(s):

Solvent Violet 8

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CAS Number:
52080-58-7
Colour Index Number:
42535:1
MDL number:
MFCD00001656
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
329752601
NACRES:
NA.47

composition

Dye content, 85%

Quality Level

100

λmax

580 nm

SMILES string

C\N=C1/C=CC(\C=C1)=C(\c2ccc(cc2)N(C)C)c3ccc(cc3)N(C)C

InChI

1S/C24H27N3/c1-25-21-12-6-18(7-13-21)24(19-8-14-22(15-9-19)26(2)3)20-10-16-23(17-11-20)27(4)5/h6-17H,1-5H3

InChI key

AMPCGOAFZFKBGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl Violet B base, also known as solvent violet 8, is a free base form of methyl violet. It belongs to the class of triarylmethane dyes. Methyl Violet B base is bright bluish violet in color and is widely used as a flexographic ink for paper bags.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

242217-25G:
242217-2G:
242217-BULK:
242217-VAR:

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MKBG9892V
15996KJ
MKAA4345

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