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Brilliant Green C.I. 42040

Price: £2.92
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 11th September 2025*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
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Biological Staining

Brilliant Green is a green to green-yellow crystalline powder. Brilliant Green is also known as Basic Green 1.

  • C.I. 42040
  • Molecular Formula: C27H34N2O4S
  • Molecular Weight: 482.65 g/mol
  • Melting Point: 210 C
  • Absorptivity (@ Lambda Max): 630nm
  • Absorption Ratio (lambda max 15nm): 1.06
  • Specific Absorption (A1%in10nm Cell): 1978
  • Loss on Drying: 10%

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prec Phrases: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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Cas No: 633-03-4
Einecs No: 211-190-1

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