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What is Brilliant Green
Brilliant green  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.
Macsen Laboratories is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Brilliant Green with ISO certification.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Brilliant Green |
| IUPAC Name | [4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]-phenylmethylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-diethylazanium;hydrogen sulfate |
| Synonyms | 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 |
| Pubchem CID | 12449 |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification | Test Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Color) | Green or Blue-Green | Green |
| 2 | Appearance (Form) | Powder | Powder |
| 3 | Solubility (Color) (4 mg plus 4 mL, H2O) | Blue-Green | Blue-Green |
| 4 | Carbon | 58.0 - 68.0% | 61.8% |
| 5 | Nitrogen | 4.9 - 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 6 | E1% (628 to 632 nm in 50% EtOH) | > 1750 | Passes Test |
| 7 | Dye Content | > 90% | 96.85% |
Uses
- Brilliant Green has been used to color silk and wool.
- 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.
