GENTIAN VIOLET
UNII J4Z741D6O5

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Gentian Violet, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) J4Z741D6O5.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 548-62-9 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 4778. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
J4Z741D6O5
CAS Registry Number
548-62-9
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GENTIAN VIOLET
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
J4Z741D6O5
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C25H30N3.Cl
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
ZXJXZNDDNMQXFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
113
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C1(=C(c2ccc(N(C)C)cc2)c3ccc(cc3)N(C)C)C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C1.[Cl-]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Gentian Violet. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE

Common Names & Synonyms

(4-(BIS(P-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)DIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
C.I. BASIC VIOLET 3
CRYSTAL VIOLET
GENTIAN VIOLET
GENTIAN VIOLET [HSDB]
GENTIAN VIOLET [MI]
GENTIAN VIOLET [ORANGE BOOK]
GENTIAN VIOLET [USP IMPURITY]
GENTIAN VIOLET [USP MONOGRAPH]
GENTIAN VIOLET [USP-RS]
GENTIAN VIOLET [VANDF]
HEXAMETHYL PARAROSANILINE CHLORIDE
METHYL VIOLET 10B
METHYLROSANILINE CHLORIDE
METHYLROSANILINII CHLORIDUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [EP MONOGRAPH]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [INN]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [JAN]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [MART.]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [WHO-DD]
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE [WHO-IP]

Brand / Trade Names

GENAPAX
GVS

Systematic Nomenclature

METHANAMINIUM, N-(4-(BIS(4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-N-METHYL-, CHLORIDE
METHANAMINIUM, N-(4-(BIS(4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-N-METHYL-, CHLORIDE (1:1)

Technical Codes

NSC-3090

NDC Products Containing GENTIAN VIOLET

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: