Indanthrone blue
Indanthrone blue, also called indanthrene, is an organic dye made from 2-aminoanthraquinone treated with potassium hydroxide in the presence of a potassium salt. It is a pigment that can be used in the following mediums: acrylic, alkalyd, casein, encaustic, fresco, gouache, linseed oil, tempera, pastel, and watercolor painting. It is used to dye unmordanted cotton and as a pigment in quality paints and enamels. As a food dye, it has E number E130, but it is not approved for use in either the United States or the European Union.[1] [2]
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C.I. vat blue 4, carbon paper blue, blue O, carbanthrene blue 2R, fenan blue RSN, graphtol blue RL, medium blue, monolite fast blue 3R, indanthrene, indanthrone, pigment blue 60, C.I. 69800 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.251 |
| E number | E130 (colours) |
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| C28H14N2O4 | |
| Molar mass | 442.430 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | dark blue solid |
| Density | 1.6 g/ml |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Properties
It has the appearance of blue needles with metallic luster and melting point of 470-500 °C. It has excellent light fastness, but may bleed in some organic solvents.
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