Quinizarine Green SS

Quinizarine Green SS
Names
IUPAC name
Quinizarine Green SS
Other names
C.I. Solvent Green 3; 1,4-bis[(4-methylphenyl)amino]-9,10-Anthracenedione; D & C Green No.6; 1,4-Bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone; 1,4-Bis(p-toluidino)anthraquinone; C.I. 61565; Oil Green G;
Identifiers
128-80-3 
ChemSpider 29146 Yes
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PubChem 31416
Properties
Molecular formula
C28H22N2O2
Molar mass 418.49 g·mol−1
Appearance Black powder[1]
Melting point 220 to 221 °C (428 to 430 °F; 493 to 494 K)[1]
Insoluble[1]
Hazards
R-phrases R36/37/38
S-phrases S26, S36
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Quinizarine Green SS, also called Solvent Green 3, C.I. 61565, Oil Green G, D&C Green #6, is a green dye, an anthraquinone derivative. It has the appearance of a black powder with melting point of 220-221 °C.[1] It is insoluble in water. It is used for adding greenish coloring to materials. It is used in cosmetics and medications. It is used in some colored smoke formulations, in both old and new ones; when inhaled, it clears very slowly from the lung, with half time of 280 days.[2]

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