Crystal Violet Powder, a biological dye, functions as a pH indicator in microbial culture media. It exhibits proven anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties, inhibiting DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in certain bacteria. However, it lacks effectiveness against fungi or viruses.
Crystal Violet is utilized in Gram staining to differentiate Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on cell wall properties.
Additionally, researchers use Crystal Violet Powder in histology, where it stains tissues for microscopic examination. In molecular biology, scientists apply it to visualize DNA bands in gel electrophoresis.
Overall, Crystal Violet Powder’s multifaceted properties make it vital in microbiology, environmental science, and medicine. It serves as a pH indicator, antimicrobial agent.
| Cat. Number | ASC-1009 |
| CAS Number | 548-62-9 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011750 |
| Color Index | 42555 |
| Molecular Weight | 407.98 gr/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C25H30ClN3 |
| Storage Temperature | 20 °C |
| Form and Color | Crystalline Powder / Green to dark green |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water (50 mg/m) / chloroform / alcohol (partially soluble) / glycerol (partially soluble). Insoluble in ether. |
| pH Transition Range | 0.0 (Yellow) – 2 (Blue Violet) |
| Assay | ≥ 96 % |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.5 % |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 30 ppm |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Water Content | ≤ 7.5 % |
| Synonym | Gentian violet / Methylrosanilinium chloride |
