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3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione

CAS No.
6373-20-2
Chemical Name:
3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione
Synonyms
Vat Blue 22;Vat blue 22 (C.I. 59820);C.I.Vat Blue 22:C.I.59820;DCIGCIBVJSBHMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N;3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione;Anthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione, 3,12,16,17-tetrachloro-
CBNumber:
CB5896930
Molecular Formula:
C34H12Cl4O2
Molecular Weight:
594.27
MDL Number:
MFCD23160433
MOL File:
6373-20-2.mol
Last updated:2025-12-31 14:38:37

3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione Properties

Density 1.4781 (estimate)
EPA Substance Registry System Anthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione, 3,12,16,17-tetrachloro- (6373-20-2)

SAFETY

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3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Uses

C.I. Vat blue 22 is the most important colorant used to add color or change the color of something and is chemically essentially unaffected by the carrier or medium into which it is incorporated. It can be widely used in textile, medicine, food, cosmetics, plastics, paint, ink, photography and paper industries.

Preparation

Dinaphtho[1,2,3-cd:3′,2′,1′-lm]perylene-5,10-dione in solvent (Phthalic anhydride or 1,2,4 – Trichlorobenzene) in 140 ~ 145 ℃ chlorinated.

Properties and Applications

red light blue to red light navy blue. Dark blue powder. Alkaline reduction leuco for blue; Acid reduction leuco for purple. To cotton directness high. Used for dyeing cotton fabric for red light blue to red light navy blue. Also can be used for cotton fabric direct printing, color resist printing and discharge printing, also can be used for silk dyeing.

Standard Ironing Fastness Chlorine bleach Light Fastness Mercerized Oxygen bleach Soaping
Fading Stain
ISO 4-5 4-5 6-7 3-4 4-5 4-5 5

References

[1] Gürses A, Akyldz M, Güne K, et al. Dyes and pigments: their structure and properties[J]. Dyes and pigments, 2016: 13-29.

3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

Vat blue 22 (C.I. 59820) Anthra[9,1,2-cde]benzo[rst]pentaphene-5,10-dione, 3,12,16,17-tetrachloro- DCIGCIBVJSBHMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 3,12,16,17-tetrachloroviolanthrene-5,10-dione C.I.Vat Blue 22:C.I.59820 Vat Blue 22 6373-20-2 Organics