HC Blue 16 is a secondary amine. It is used as a non-reactive hair colouring agent (“Direct Dye”) in semi-permanent hair dye formulations at a maximum on-head concentration of 3%.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Name of Product | HC Blue 16 |
IUPAC Name | dimethyl-[3-[[4-(methylamino)-9,10-dioxoanthracen-1-yl]amino]propyl]-propylazanium;bromide |
Synonyms | HC Blue No. 16; HC Azul 16; HC Blu 16; HC Bleu 16; Bluequat bromide; A015035 |
CAS No | 502453-61-4 |
Molecular Formula | C23H30BrN3O2 |
Molecular Weight | 460.4 g/mol |
Pubchem CID | 12011964 |
SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
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1 | Appearance (Color) | Dark Blue |
2 | Appearance (Form) | Powder |
3 | Density | 1.445 g/ml |
4 | Melting point | 226.7ºC (decomposition) |
5 | Solubility | In Water: 218 g/L (20ºC, pH 5.6) In DMSO: > 50 g/L |
6 | Uses | Dye |