Ethyl Violet
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Ethyl Violet is a triphenylmethane cationic dye with antibacterial activity. Ethyl Violet is applicable to research related to antibacterial therapy and histological staining.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 97.0%
- CAS No.: 2390-59-2
- Formula: C31H42ClN3
- Molecular Weight:492.14
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Storage:
Store at room temperature, keep dry and cool.
In solvent -80°C, 1 year , -20°C, 6 months
Biological Activity
Ethyl Violet inhibits the activities of Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 2390-59-2
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 492.14
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Formula C31H42ClN3
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Color Green to dark green
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SMILES
CC/[N+](CC)=C1C=C/C(C=C/1)=C(C2=CC=C(N(CC)CC)C=C2)\C3=CC=C(N(CC)CC)C=C3.[Cl-]
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature, keep dry and cool
In solvent -80°C 1 year -20°C 6 months
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 5 mg/mL (10.16 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (274 KB)
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SDS (701 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Moats WA, et al. Effect of pH on the antimicrobial activity of some triphenylmethane dyes. Can J Microbiol. 1978 Jun;24(6):658-61. [Content Brief]
[2]. Murai Y, et al. Evaluation of Ethyl Violet as an Alternative Dye to Crystal Violet to Visualize the Vessel Wall during Vascular Anastomosis. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2022 Nov 15;62(11):530-534. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| H2O | 1 mM | 2.0319 mL | 10.1597 mL | 20.3194 mL | 50.7986 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.4064 mL | 2.0319 mL | 4.0639 mL | 10.1597 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2032 mL | 1.0160 mL | 2.0319 mL | 5.0799 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.