HC Yellow No. 5
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 56932-44-6, Ethanol, HC YELLOW 5, N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine, COLOREX HCY5, COVARIANE JAUNE W 1125 LP
Allergen Warning
⚠️ PPD (Hair Dye)
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol
Effective at 1.8%
Formula
C8H11N3O3
Mol. Weight
197.19
CAS #
56932-44-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic aromatic dye developed for the cosmetic hair coloring industry in the 20th century to provide yellow tones in semi-permanent and temporary hair color products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR