murphyBasic Yellow 87
AKA: Maxilon yellow 4GL, MY 4GL compound, CITRUS YELLOW, COLOREX BY87, 68259-00-7, CI BASIC YELLOW 87, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS GELB, VIBRACOLOR CITRUS YELLOW
Synthetic
Clean
OriginBasic Yellow 87 is synthesized from aromatic amine compounds and belongs to the azo dye chemical family. It is produced through azo coupling reactions between diazonium salts and aromatic compounds under controlled conditions.
Pyridinium, 1- methyl-4-[( methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate ( CI Basic Yellow 87 )
Formula
C15H19N3O4S
Mol. Weight
337.40
CAS #
68259-00-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 857)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 857)
Mixed Sensitization Results
3 studies / 1 sensitizing / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 857)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions mild to moderate (CIR 857)
Dermal Absorption 0.082–0.3%
5 animal / lab (in vitro) and product formulation studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 857)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 1%
EU regulatory limit: 1% in non-oxidative hair dye products; in oxidative hair dye, no more than 1% on the hair after mixing. (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 1... Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 275.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR