633-03-4
Product Name:
Basic Green 1
Formula:
C27H34N2O4S
Synonyms:
Brilliant Green;Basic Green 1;Astradiamant green GX;Diamond Green;Diamond green G, Solid green, Ethyl green
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Gold crystals; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic; [MSDSonline] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Minute, glistening, golden crystals |
| Melting Point | 210 °C, decomposes. |
| Solubility | 40 mg/ml in water; 60 mg/ml in 2-methoxyethanol; 50 mg/ml in ethanol |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides, ammonia and sulfur oxides/. |
| Ionization Efficiency | Positive |
| Other Experimental Properties | C.I. Basic Green 1 has indicator properties with a visual-transition interval of pH 0.0 (yellow) to pH 2.6 (green). |
| Chemical Classes | Dyes -> Di- and Triaryl Dyes |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 482.6 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 7 |
| Exact Mass | 482.22392874 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 482.22392874 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 92.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 34 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 642 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Brilliant green is an organic hydrogensulfate salt having 4-{[4-(diethylamino)phenyl](phenyl)methylidene}-N,N-diethylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-iminium as the counterion. It has a role as a fluorochrome, a histological dye, an antiseptic drug, an antibacterial agent, a poison and an environmental contaminant. It contains a brilliant green cation.

