S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

FUCHSIN BASIC

Synonyms:					Basic Violet 14; C.I. 42510

CAS No:					632-99-5

Chemical Formula:				C20H20CIN3

Formula Weight:				337.85

Appearance:					Dark-Green Crystalline Powder 

Identification:				To pass tests

Loss on Drying @110 °C/1hr:		10 % maximum

Dye Content:				80 % minimum

Spectroscopy:				549 nm in 50 % Ethanol

Solubility 0.1% in 50% EtOH:		Clear solution

Melting Point:				250 Deg. C (dec.)

Visual Transition Interval:		From pH 1.0 (purple) 
to       pH 3.1 (red)

Effective: 09/01/14