Term Name: Methyl violet 2B
Synonyms: 4,4'-[(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methylene]bis(N,N-dimethylaniline) hydrochloride, 4-{bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-iminium chloride, C.I. 42535
Definition: A hydrochloride obtained by combining Methyl violet 2B free base with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. Used in Gram's stain for the demonstration and primary classification of bacteria as well as to demonstrate amyloid.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:90108]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: hydrochloride
has_part: Methyl violet 2B(1+)
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor fluorochrome histological dye mutagen