Description

Ethyl Violet is a synthetic cationic dye belonging to the triarylmethane class, widely recognized for its intense violet color and strong staining properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise colorimetric analysis and biological staining, offering high purity and consistent performance. It is a critical reagent for research laboratories, quality control facilities, and industrial processes in the life sciences and materials sectors.

Application

• Biological Staining: Used as a vital stain in microbiology and histology, particularly for Gram staining to differentiate bacterial species.
• Textile Dyeing: Acts as a colorant for synthetic fibers like silk, wool, and nylon in industrial textile manufacturing.
• Ink & Pigment Production: Serves as a key component in the formulation of specialized inks, printing dyes, and artistic pigments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an indicator and tracer in various spectrophotometric and colorimetric analytical methods.
• Research & Development: Utilized in biochemical assays and as a model compound in photochemical and electrochemical studies.
• Educational Use: A standard reagent in academic laboratory settings for teaching staining techniques and dye chemistry principles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Violet
CAS No.	47743-68-0
Molecular Formula	C31H42ClN3
Molecular Weight	492.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Violet 4; C.I. 42600; Hexaethylpararosaniline Chloride; Ethyl Violet 6B; Gentian Violet B; Aizen Ethyl Violet; Diamond Green B; Pararosaniline Ethylated Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Violet is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green powder with metallic luster
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol
Absorbance (λ max)	596 ± 2 nm (in water)

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