Term Name: | Methyl violet 2B |
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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 ) |