Description

Malachite Green CAS NO 10309-95-2 is a synthetic organic compound belonging to the triarylmethane dye class, recognized for its intense green color. This versatile chemical is a critical intermediate and colorant in various industrial and research applications, valued for its strong tinctorial strength and specific chemical reactivity. Key industries that rely on this product include aquaculture, textile manufacturing, biological staining, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Aquaculture and Fisheries: Used as an antifungal and antiparasitic agent in fish hatcheries and ornamental fish treatments.
• Textile Dyeing: Serves as a vibrant colorant for silk, wool, leather, and paper, providing a distinctive green hue.
• Biological Staining: Employed in microbiology and histology as a counterstain (e.g., in Gram staining) and for spore visualization.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a redox indicator and a reagent in spectrophotometric determination methods.
• Industrial Disinfectant: Utilized for its antimicrobial properties in certain sanitization and disinfection formulations.
• Research & Development: Functions as a model compound in photochemical, electrochemical, and environmental degradation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malachite Green
CAS No.	10309-95-2
Molecular Formula	C23H25ClN2
Molecular Weight	364.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Green 4; Aniline Green; Victoria Green B; Benzaldehyde Green; Diamond Green B; C.I. 42000; Malachite Green Chloride; 4-[(4-Dimethylaminophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]-N,N-dimethyl-aniline hydrochloride
EINECS	233-664-1

Quality Control

Our Malachite Green is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR, purity assessment by HPLC, and verification of key physical parameters. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.