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Gentian Violet MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Gentian Violet
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.146.400
Unique ID
D005840
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005840
Scope Note
A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.
Entry Term(s)
C.I. 42555
Crystal Violet
Gentiaanviolet FNA
Hexamethylpararosaniline Chloride
Kristallviolett-Lösung
Methyl Violet
Methylrosaniline Chloride
Vigencial
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Registry Numbers
J4Z741D6O5
0
Related Numbers
548-62-9
CAS Type 1 Name
Methanaminium, N-(4-(bis(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-methyl-, chloride
NLM Classification #
QV 240
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/07/05
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