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Malachite Green F

Original price was: ₹50.00.Current price is: ₹40.00.

Help prevent disease. And treatment of fish diseases such as decay or tail disease, hemorrhage, white spots, tick worms, anchor and anorexia.

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Description

Malachite Green is a synthetic dye belonging to the triarylmethane class. Here’s a detailed description:

Chemical Properties:

  • IUPAC Name: [4-[(4-dimethylaminophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]-N,N-dimethylaniline]
  • Chemical Formula: C₂₃H₂₅ClN₂ (as chloride salt) or C₂₃H₂₅N₂ (free base)
  • Appearance: Dark green crystalline powder or greenish-blue solution.
  • Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and organic solvents.
  • pH Sensitivity: Changes color with pH (green in neutral/acidic, colorless in basic conditions).

Uses:

  1. Aquaculture & Fisheries: Historically used as an antifungal/antiparasitic agent (now banned in many countries due to toxicity).
  2. Textile Dye: For silk, wool, and leather.
  3. Biological Stain: In microscopy for staining bacteria and tissues.
  4. Disinfectant: Limited use due to safety concerns.

Toxicity & Safety:

  • Carcinogenic: Potential to cause liver tumors (classified as hazardous).
  • Environmental Harm: Toxic to aquatic life; persistent in water.
  • Regulations: Banned in food-producing animals in the EU, USA, and other regions.

Alternatives:

Safer substitutes like methylene blue or acriflavine are often recommended in aquaculture.

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