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Home/Compounds/Dye & Pigment/2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-amino-3-[2-[4-[[4-[2-(2-amino-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl]amino]-3-sulfophenyl]diazenyl]-5-hydroxy-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, sodium salt (1:3)
C34H24N9Na3O11S3
899.8 g/mol
Dye & Pigment

Direct Black 168

CAS85631-88-5
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
direct dye for textiles

Direct Black 168 is an anionic azo dye commonly used for direct dyeing of textiles, particularly cellulosic fibers. It features a complex aromatic structure with multiple sulfonate groups and azo linkages, contributing to its affinity for fiber substrates.

direct dye for textiles

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ReferenceSame Category

Cobaltate(3-), bis[2-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)-5-nitro-3-[[2-(oxo-.kappa.O)-1-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]propyl]azo-.kappa.N1]benzenesulfonato(3-)]-, trisodium

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ReferenceSame Category

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intermediate for azo dyes

ReferenceSame Category

2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)-3H-pyrazol-3-one

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intermediate for dyes and pigments

ReferenceSame Category

1-hydroxy-6-amino-3-naphthalenesulfonic acid

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Safety Reference

Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Direct Black 168 (CAS 85631-88-5) is 3204.14.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

3204.14

EU CN code (8-digit)

3204 14 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

trisodium;2-[4-[(2-amino-4-oxidophenyl)diazenyl]anilino]-5-[(1-amino-8-oxido-7-phenyldiazenyl-3,6-disulfonaphthalen-2-yl)diazenyl]benzenesulfonate

InChIKey

GWAKFAUFNNPZFE-UHFFFAOYSA-K

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC2=C(C3=C(C(=C(C=C3C=C2S(=O)(=O)O)S(=O)(=O)O)N=NC4=CC(=C(C=C4)NC5=CC=C(C=C5)N=NC6=C(C=C(C=C6)[O-])N)S(=O)(=O)[O-])N)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Synonyms (4)
  • Direct Black 168

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