
Malachite green (MG) is a synthetic organic compound belonging to the triphenylmethane dye family, primarily used for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is most commonly available as malachite green oxalate or malachite green chloride.Molecular formula: C₂₃H₂₅ClN₂Molecular weight: 364.91 g/mol (chloride form)IUPAC name: 4-[(4-dimethylaminophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]-N,N-dimethylanilineChemical structure: Characterized by three aromatic rings connected to a central carbon, with a positive
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Malachite green is a green mineral and dye found in both natural and synthetic forms. Its natural form consists of basic copper carbonate (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂) and is distinguished by its bright green color. This mineral forms when water seeps into copper-bearing ores, causing natural copper bicarbonate to transform. The synthetic form is a water-soluble, cationic (basic) dye belonging to the triarylmethane family, with the chemical formula C₂₃H₂₅N₂. It appears as a dark green solid in crystalline struc
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