Crystal Violet, Methyl Violet Dye
Abbey Color is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Crystal Violet, also known as:
- Methyl Violet
- Gentian Violet (term typically used in Europe)
- Gentian Crystal Violet
- Basic Violet #3
- CI 42555 or C.I. 42555
Abbey Color offers Crystal Violet as certifiable as well as Biological Stain Commission (BSC) certified.
Crystal Violet Applications
Crystal violet or methyl violet is used in many applications, including:- As a pH indicator (yellow to violet with the transition at a pH = 1.6)
- In the medical community, it is the active ingredient in Gram’s Stain, used to classify bacteria
- The dye destroys cells and is used as a moderate-strength external disinfectant
- It is widely used as a purple dye for textiles such as cotton and silk
- It provides a various deep violet colors for paints and printing ink
- It is used to dye paper
Crystal Violet from Abbey Color - Benefits
As a leading supplier of crystal violet / methyl violet, Abbey Color offers the following benefits:- Guarantee consistent quality material
- Supply single lot quantities of up to 1,000 pounds
- Crystal Violet is in stock and can ship immediately, with overnight shipping available upon request.
- Competitive pricing.
What is Crystal Violet / Methyl Violet?
In the Gram staining method, crystal violet is used to differentiate between Gram Positive and Gram Negative bacteria.Methyl violet is the name given to a group of similar chemicals used as pH indicators and dyes. Methyl violets are mixtures of tetramethyl, pentamethyl and hexamethyl pararosanilins. By blending the different versions, the dyemaker can create different shades of violet in the final dye. The more methylated the compound (the more methyl groups attached), the deeper blue the final color will be:In pure form, the tetramethyl appears as lustrous blue-green crystals that melt at 137°C (279°F).
- Tetramethyl (four methyls) is known as methyl violet 2B, and this specific chemical finds uses in chemistry and medicine.
- Pentamethyl (five methyls) is known as methyl violet 6B, and is darker (in dye form) than 2B.
- Hexamethyl (six methyls) is known as methyl violet 10B, or specifically as crystal violet. This is much darker than 2B, and often darker than 6B.
(Source: Wikipedia, Methyl Violet, 2007).
Abbey Color - Your Crystal Violet / Methyl Violet / Gentian Violet Supplier
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