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Gentian Violet is a triarylmethane dye (AKA methyl violet 10B or hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride) used medicinally for its antibacterial & antifungal properties. It is named such due to the vibrant purple color similar to the petals of certain Gentian flowers though it is not made from gentians or violets.
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