LabChem® Gentian Violet 1% (ALC), 500mL

LabChem® GENTIAN VIOLET 1% (ALC) is a 1% alcoholic solution of gentian violet, a triarylmethane dye widely used as a primary stain in microbiology. It is manufactured to a consistent concentration and purity to support reproducible, reliable staining results. Its deep purple color and strong affinity for bacterial cell walls make it a foundational reagent in differential staining procedures.

It is most commonly used as the primary stain in the Gram staining procedure, which differentiates bacteria into Gram-positive and Gram-negative groups based on cell wall structure, and is also used in other microscopy and histology staining applications. Its consistent formulation supports reproducible staining results across laboratories. This reagent should be handled, stored, and used according to established laboratory safety procedures and the manufacturer's instructions.

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