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C25H29ClN2
393 g/mol
Dye & PigmentDanger

Basic Red 12

CAS6320-14-5EC228-668-0
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Basic dye for acrylic fibers

Basic Red 12 is a cationic dye belonging to the class of basic dyes, primarily used for coloring acrylic fibers. It is a quaternary ammonium salt with a conjugated polymethine chromophore, giving it a vivid red shade.

Dye for acrylic fibersColoring agent in textiles

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H300Fatal if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2Z)-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(E)-3-(1,3,3-trimethylindol-1-ium-2-yl)prop-2-enylidene]indole chloride

InChIKey

QCGOYKXFFGQDFY-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

CC1(C2=CC=CC=C2[N+](=C1/C=C/C=C\3/C(C4=CC=CC=C4N3C)(C)C)C)C.[Cl-]

Synonyms (18)
  • Acronol Phloxine FF
  • Aizen Astra Phloxine FF
  • Astra Phloxine G Extra
  • Astrafloksin
  • Astraphloxin
  • Astraphloxine
  • Basic Red 12
  • Brilliant Pink AS
  • C.I. Basic Red 12
  • Cosmophloxine F