Use
Basic Green 4 is an organic compound that is also referred to as Malachite Green. It is commonly used in dyes and as an antibacterial . In particular, Basic Green 4 can be categorized under reactive groups such as Pyridines, Phosphines, and Amines; Aromatic, Hydrocarbons; Aliphatic Unsaturated, Hydrocarbons; Conjugated Dienes; Phosphonium Salts and Quaternary Ammonium . The name of the compound is obtained from its resemblance with the color of the mineral malachite. In addition, Basic Green 4 can be seen as dark green crystals characteristic of a distinct metallic luster as well as a blue-green solution when dissolved in water. Basic Green 4 goes by the molecular formula C23H25CIN2 and has a high solubility in ethanol, amyl alcohol, methanol, and water (Cameo Chemicals) . In particular, 1 part of the compound is soluble in 15 parts of water (4.0 x 10 + 4mg/l at 250 C), whereas one part of the compound is also soluble in 15 parts of alcohol . When the compound is heated, its decomposition results in hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxide, highly toxic fumes. In addition, it is estimated that its vapor pressure is 2.4 x 10 13MM Hg at 250 C.