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1290002

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Gentian Violet

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 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:
329749934
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

gentian violet

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

205 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

Gentian Violet USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Gentian Violet Cream

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

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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  1. What are the quality standards for liquid gentian violet?

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    1. This is a product of the United States Pharmacopoeia. It is intended for use as an analytical standard. Please see the link below to review the supplier product information:
      https://store.usp.org/product/1290002

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