HC Blue 2 is a C-nitro compound. It is used in semi-permanent hair dye formulations at a maximum concentration of 2.8%.
Macsen Laboratories is the leading manufacturer & supplier of HC Blue 2 with ISO certification.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | HC Blue 2 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitroanilino]ethanol |
| Synonyms | HC Blue No. 2; 2,2'-[4-(2-Hydroxyethylamino)-3-nitrophenylimino]diethanol; HC Azul 2; HC Blu 2; HC Bleu 2 |
| CAS No | 33229-34-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H19N3O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 285.30 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 36383 |
Chemical Properties
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Color) | Dark blue or bluish-black |
| 2 | Appearance (Form) | Microcrystalline powder |
| 3 | Melting point | 93-98 °C |
| 4 | Solubility (in water) | Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and acetone | 5 | Uses | Dye |