Basic Blue 26 Chemical Structure

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What is Basic Blue 26/ Victoria Blue B?

Basic Blue 26 also commonly referred to as Victoria Blue B, is a cationic dye that is very dark violet in color and belongs to the category of triphenylmethane dyes. It is an iminium salt and an organic chloride salt.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Name of Product Basic Blue 26
IUPAC Name [4-[bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene]naphthalen-1-ylidene]-phenylazanium;chloride
Synonyms Victoria blue B; Calcozine Blue B; Victoria Pure Blue B; Tertrophene Blue; Hecto Blue B; Aizen Victoria Blue B Base; Azul Básico 26; Bleu de base 26
CAS No 2580-56-5
Molecular Formula C33H32ClN3
Molecular Weight 506.1 g/mol
Color Index No 44045
Pubchem CID 17407
Pubchem SID 475523903

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

SR. No Criteria Limit/Specification
1 Appearance (Form) Solid Powder
2 Appearance (Color) Dark Blue to Dark Purple
3 Solubility Soluble in Water, Alcohol, DMSO (slightly)
4 Solubility (Color) Blue to Very Dark Blue
5 Melting Point 206 °C (decomposition)
6 Storage Room Temperature

Uses

  • Many countries have granted permission for the dye to be used in the cosmetics industry (used in hair dyes) as well as the food industry.
  • It is used in in the dying of silk and wool.
  • In addition, it is utilized in the shading of bamboo, wood, printing paper, and regular paper.
  • It is also used as a component in the production of organic pigments as well as other solvent dyes.

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