Malachite Green

Malachite green is an organic chemical compound, a green dye. Also known by the synonyms benzoylgrun and malachitegrun.

The chemical name is N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-benzylidenedianiline. It is a dark green crystalline powder.

Malachite green was previously widely used as a dye in the textile industry, as well as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

However, at present its use is severely limited, as it has been found that this substance is toxic and carcinogenic to humans. Therefore, malachite green is now prohibited for use in the food industry and cosmetics.