Basic Violet 1

Basic Violet 1 1
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AKA: Crystal Violet, Gentian Violet, C.I. 42555
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginBasic Violet 1 belongs to the triphenylmethane dye chemical family, synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbon precursors. It is produced through condensation and oxidation reactions of substituted benzene derivatives, followed by salt formation.
Methyl violet (CI 42535)
Formula
C25H30ClN3
Mol. Weight
407.98
CAS #
8004-87-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
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Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR