An imine that is 4-methylidenecyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-imine in which both the hydrogens of the methylidene group are replaced by 4-(dimethylamino)phenyl groups. The hydrochloride salt is the histological dye 'Methyl violet 2B'.
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A dye used in microscopic or electron microscopic examination of cells and tissues to give contrast and to highlight particular features of interest, such as nuclei and cytoplasm.
Related Structures
Methyl violet 2B free base is a Structural Derivative of