Crystal Violet (solution)
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Crystal Violet (solution) , also known as Gentian violet, methyl violet 10B, is a triphenyl-methane, an alkaline dye that binds to DNA in the nucleus of a cell, staining it a deep purple. It is often used for Gram staining to classify bacteria, or for cell or histological staining.
Solvent and Concentration: Sterile water: 5 mg/mL (0.5%)
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 548-62-9
- Formula: C25H30ClN3
- Molecular Weight:407.99
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Solvent and Concentration: Sterile water: 5 mg/mL (0.5%)
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| H9c2 | CC50 |
1.5 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Cytotoxicity against rat H9c2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against rat H9c2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamar blue assay
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[PMID: 29031078] |
| HeLa | IC50 |
0.4 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells
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[PMID: 30108998] |
| Huh-7 | CC50 |
1.434 μM
Compound: GNF-Pf-880
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NOVARTIS: Cytotoxicity against human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (Huh7)
NOVARTIS: Cytotoxicity against human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (Huh7)
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[PMID: 18579783] |
| J774 | CC50 |
0.45 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamar blue assay
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[PMID: 29031078] |
| J774 | CC50 |
0.45 μM
Compound: GV
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Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by Alamar Blue assay
Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by Alamar Blue assay
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[PMID: 26549870] |
| J774 | CC50 |
0.8 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by Alamar Blue assay
Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by Alamar Blue assay
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[PMID: 32364737] |
| J774 | CC50 |
4.1 μM
Compound: GV
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Cytotoxicity against BALB/c mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamarBlue assay
Cytotoxicity against BALB/c mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by alamarBlue assay
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[PMID: 29523468] |
| NIH3T3 | IC50 |
5.3 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Antiproliferative activity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells
Antiproliferative activity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells
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[PMID: 30108998] |
| RAW264.7 | IC50 |
1.1 μM
Compound: Gentian violet
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Antiinflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as decrease in IFN-gamma and LPS-induced nitric oxide production after 24 hrs by ELISA
Antiinflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as decrease in IFN-gamma and LPS-induced nitric oxide production after 24 hrs by ELISA
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[PMID: 35998343] |
| SK-MEL-2 | IC50 |
1.36 μM
Compound: Crystal Violet
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Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-2 cells expressing NRAS mutant assessed as cell growth inhibition incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-2 cells expressing NRAS mutant assessed as cell growth inhibition incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 36961300] |
| SK-MEL-2 | IC50 |
2.89 μM
Compound: Crystal Violet
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Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-2 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-2 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 36961300] |
Guidelines (The following is our recommended experimental protocol. This protocol is for reference only, and specific operations should be adjusted according to your actual needs).
1.Sample processing
1.1 Paraffin section:
First dewaxing with xylene for 5-10 min, then with fresh xylene, then dewaxing with 100% ethanol for 5 min after dewaxing for 5-10 min. Then 90% ethanol was used for 2 min. At last, 70% ethanol was used for 2 min. DDH2O 2 min.
1.2 Frozen section:
distilled water for 2 min.
1.3 Tissue culture cells:
fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde for more than 10 min. Wash with distilled water for 2 min, replace with fresh distilled water, and wash again for 2 min.
Note: Other fixatives can be selected according to specific experiments.
2.Crystal violet staining
2.1 After the sample to be tested is treated with the above method, the crystal violet dyeing solution is directly added and dyed for 10 minutes at room temperature (the dyeing solution needs to cover the sample, and the specific dyeing time can be adjusted according to the required dyeing results).
2.2 Wash well in distilled water.
2.3 Dry at room temperature.
2.4 Observe and photograph by light microscope.
Precautions
1. It is recommended to take 1-2 samples for pre-test when using this product for the first time.
2. This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.
3. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves to operate.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 548-62-9
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Appearance Liquid (Density: 1.19 g/cm3)
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Molecular Weight 407.99
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Formula C25H30ClN3
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Color Pale purple to purple
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SMILES
C/[N+](C)=C1C=C/C(C=C/1)=C(C2=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C2)\C3=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C3.[Cl-]
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (274 KB)
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SDS (862 KB)
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- Italian - IT (862 KB)
- Korean - KR (862 KB)
- Portuguese - PT (862 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Nagayama A. Inactivation of influenza A virus by gentian violet (GV) and GV-dyed cotton cloth, and bactericidal activities of these agents. J Infect Chemother. 2006 Apr;12(2):73-9. [Content Brief]
[2]. Beveridge, T.J. and S. Schultze-Lam, The response of selected members of the archaea to the gram stain. Microbiology, 1996. 142 ( Pt 10): p. 2887-95. [Content Brief]
[3]. Coico, R., Gram staining. Curr Protoc Microbiol, 2005. Appendix 3: p. Appendix 3C. [Content Brief]
[4]. Bil, J., et al., Statins potentiate cytostatic/cytotoxic activity of sorafenib but not sunitinib against tumor cell lines in vitro. Cancer Lett, 2010. 288(1): p. 57-67. [Content Brief]
[5]. Xiao X, et al. Analysis of trace malachite green, crystal violet, and their metabolites in zebrafish by surface-coated probe nanoelectrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Talanta. 2020 Sep 1;217:121064. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)