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Crystal Violet, ACS, 90+%
Description
Crystal Violet is used as an acid-base indicator, an alcohol denaturant, a biological stain, a textile dye and an indicator for copper salts. It is a component of gram staining in microorganisms and cell lines.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼215°C (decomposition) |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Beilstein | 4077708 |
Merck Index | 14,4395 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and chloroform. Slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol. |
Formula Weight | 407.99 |
Percent Purity | ≥90% |
Grade | ACS |
Quantity | 25 g |
Physical Form | Powder |
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Safety and Handling
missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H302-H318-H351 |
missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H318-H351-H302 Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. |
missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 208-953-6 |
RTECSNumber | BO9000000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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