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Methylrosanilinium chloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Crystal Violet, Basic Violet 3, Gentian Violet, Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride, Methyl Violet 10B

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Linear Formula:
C25H30N3Cl
CAS Number:
548-62-9
Molecular Weight:
407.98
Colour Index Number:
42555
Beilstein:
3580948
MDL number:
MFCD00011750
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830944
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

gentian violet

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

205 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methylrosanilinium chloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H350,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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R Docampo et al.
Drug metabolism reviews, 22(2-3), 161-178 (1990-01-01)
Gentian violet has been used in medicine for almost 100 years: as an antiseptic for external use, as an antihelminthic agent by oral administration, and more recently, as a blood additive to prevent transmission of Chagas' disease. To date, no
R Docampo et al.
Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES, 1(4), 406-413 (1988-12-01)
Blood transfusion is the second most important mechanism of transmission of Chagas' disease. Gentian violet, a cationic dye, is currently used in blood banks in endemic areas in attempts to eliminate such transmission. A photodynamic action of gentian violet has
F Jahan et al.
The Malaysian journal of pathology, 36(3), 175-180 (2014-12-17)
Urethritis is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The aim of this study was to detect common bacterial causes of urethritis in men by Gram stain, culture and multiplex PCR.185 male patients who
Metabolism and mode of action of gentian violet.
S N Moreno
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 83 Suppl 1, 308-320 (1988-11-01)
Performance of Gram and Acridine-orange staining in hand phlegmon.
Camillo Theo Müller et al.
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