AKA: 2475-45-8, Acetate Blue G, C.I. Disperse Blue 1, Acetoquinone Blue L, Celliton Blue G, Perliton Blue B, Fenacet Blue G, Nacelan Blue G, 4, 5, 8-tetraaminoanthracene-9, 10-dione
Synthetic
Not Clean
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4,5,8-tetraamino-
Solubility less than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C14H12N4O2
Mol. Weight
268.27
CAS #
2475-45-8
Form
Powder
State
C.i. disperse blue 1 is a blue-black microcrystalline powder. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Improves Elasticity
Antimicrobial
Colors hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic azo colorant developed in the early 20th century for cosmetic and textile applications. Formulated to provide vibrant blue hues in hair dyes and eye shadows, with no traditional origin.