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What is Brilliant Green
Brilliant green also known as Basic Green 1, is a derivative of triarylmethane dye. It is used as a fluorochrome, a histology dye, an antiseptic medication, an antibacterial agent, a toxin, and an environmental contaminant.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Brilliant Green |
| IUPAC Name | [4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]-phenylmethylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-diethylazanium;hydrogen sulfate |
| Synonyms | Basic Green 1; Malachite green G, Emerald, Solid green, Diamond green G, Aniline green, Benzaldehyde green, Fast green J. |
| CAS No | 633-03-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C27H34N2O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 482.6 gm/mol |
| Color Index No. | 42040 |
| Pubchem CID | 12449 |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Color) | Green or Blue-Green |
| 2 | Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| 3 | Solubility (At 25°C) | Soluble in water (100 mg/ml), ethanol (50 mg/ml), methanol, and 2-methoxyethanol (60 mg/ml) |
| 4 | Solubility (Color) (4 mg plus 4 mL, H2O) | Blue-Green |
| 5 | Melting Point | 210 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| 6 | Carbon | 58.0 - 68.0% |
| 7 | Nitrogen | 4.9 - 6.1% |
| 8 | E1% (628 to 632 nm in 50% EtOH) | > 1750 |
| 9 | Dye Content | > 90% |
Uses
- Brilliant Green has been used to color silk and wool.
- It is recommended for the disinfection of fresh postoperative and post-traumatic scars, umbilical cords of infants, abrasions, cuts, and other staphylococcal infections. It’s meant for topical use.
- Brilliant green, in the form of a diluted alcoholic solution, is commercially available as a topical antiseptic in the countries of Russia and Ukraine.
- It is also used as an indicator and biological stain.
- It also serves as a visible light-activated photocatalyst in organic synthesis.
Resources
Biological Stains | Classification, Examples & Uses
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