| Item # | C1043 |
|---|---|
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Material Grade | ACS |
| Available Size(s) | 50g, 500g |
| Manufacturer | |
| Packaging Type | Poly |
| CAS # | 548-62-9 |
| Safety Data Sheet | View/Download SDS |
| Sample COA | View/Download Sample COA |
Primary Stain for Gram Stain Procedure
Product Overview
Crystal Violet is the primary stain in the Gram staining method, used to color both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria at the initial stage of the process. It binds to peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls, forming a strong base color that is retained by Gram-positive cells following iodine fixation.
As the first step in the Gram Stain Kit, Crystal Violet lays the foundation for differentiating bacterial types under a microscope. It provides rich, deep purple staining, ensuring high visibility and strong contrast for accurate morphological assessment.
Key Features:
- Serves as the primary stain in the Gram staining sequence
- Stains all bacteria purple prior to decolorization
- Essential for identifying Gram-positive organisms
- Delivers intense, uniform staining on glass slides
- A core component of the Gram Stain Kit (G1004)
PubChem CID
11057
Molecular Formula
C25H30ClN3
Molecular Weight
408
Synonyms
Crystal violet gentian violet 548-62-9 Basic violet 3 Methylrosaniline chloride methylrosanilinium chloride
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