Basic Fuchsin

Description

A dark green powder composed of the chloride salt of aniline, a triarylmethane dye. Basic Fuchsin is used as a red dye for fibers of cotton, acrylic, polyester, nylon, and paper.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Bascic Fuchsine; Basic Violet 14, hydrochloride; CI 42510; rosaniline chloride

Chemical structure

Risks

• Contact may cause irritation.
• Toxic by ingestion causing methemoglobinemia.
• Potential carcinogen.
• Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Slightly soluble in water.

Composition	C20H20ClN3
CAS	632-99-5
Melting Point	250 C (dec)
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 337.84