Description

Ethyl Violet is a synthetic cationic dye belonging to the triarylmethane class, widely recognized for its brilliant violet color and strong staining properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise biological and histological staining, as well as for specialized industrial colorant processes. It is a critical reagent for professionals in biotechnology, histopathology, and industrial manufacturing who require consistent, high-purity dyes for analytical and production purposes.

Application

• Histological Staining: A key component in Gram staining procedures for bacterial differentiation and in various tissue staining protocols in pathology and microbiology laboratories.
• Biological Research: Used as a vital stain in microscopy for visualizing cell structures, chromosomes, and other biological components.
• Textile and Leather Dyeing: Serves as a colorant for specialty textiles, leather goods, and paper products requiring a vibrant violet hue.
• Ink Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of specialized inks for printing, stamping, and security applications.
• Indicator Chemistry: Can be utilized as a pH indicator or redox indicator in certain analytical chemistry applications.
• Educational and Laboratory Use: A standard reagent in educational kits and general laboratory supplies for teaching and routine staining work.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Violet
CAS No.	2390-59-2
Molecular Formula	C31H42ClN3
Molecular Weight	492.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Violet 4; C.I. 42600; Hexaethylpararosaniline Chloride; Ethyl Violet 6B; Gentian Violet, Ethylated; Aizen Ethyl Violet; Diamond Green B; Pararosaniline, N,N,N',N',N'',N''-Hexaethyl-, chloride
EINECS	219-222-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Violet is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy, purity assessment by HPLC, and verification of dye content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to direct light during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green powder with metallic luster
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	Min. 95%
Dye Content	Min. 90%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm

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