Description

Alkali Violet O is a synthetic triphenylmethane dye belonging to the class of basic violet dyes. This compound is valued for its strong, vivid violet color and its utility as a versatile staining agent and colorant in various industrial and analytical processes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and laboratories in the biotechnology, textile, and specialty chemical sectors for its consistent performance and purity.

Application

• Biological Staining: Widely used as a histological stain for microscopy, particularly for staining acidic tissue components and certain bacteria.
• Textile Dyeing: Employed as a colorant for dyeing silk, wool, and other protein-based fibers, as well as for paper and leather.
• Ink Manufacturing: Serves as a key pigment in the formulation of writing inks, stamp pad inks, and other specialty printing inks.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an indicator or a reagent in various titrimetric and spectrophotometric analytical methods.
• Educational & Research: Used in academic and industrial research laboratories for experimental protocols and as a model compound in dye chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alkali Violet O
CAS No.	6104-57-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₂₈N₃O₆S
Molecular Weight	486.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Violet 3; Methyl Violet 6B; Gentian Violet B; Crystal Violet B; Aniline Violet; Hexamethyl-p-rosaniline chloride; C.I. 42555; Basic Violet BN
EINECS	228-058-1

Quality Control

Our Alkali Violet O is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green powder with metallic luster
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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