Quinizarine Green SS

Quinizarine Green SS, also called Solvent Green 3 is an anthraquinone derivative. It is a black powder that is soluble in polar organic solvents, but insoluble in water. It is used as a dye for adding greenish coloring to cosmetics and medications. It is used in some colored smoke formulations.

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
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.464
UNII
Properties
C28H22N2O2
Molar mass 418.496 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R-phrases (outdated) R36/37/38
S-phrases (outdated) S26, S36
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

According to X-ray crystallography, the anthroquinone portion of the molecule is planar. Both amine protons form hydrogen bonds to the carbonyls.[2]

Structure of Quinizarine Green SS.

This dye is a component in some smoke grenades, and questions have been raised about its toxicity.[3]

References

  1. C.I. SOLVENT GREEN 3
  2. T.Saito, Chong-yang Liu, V.M.Lynch, A.J.Bard (1997). "Orientational Dependence of the Color and Photoconductivity of 1,4-Di-p-toluidinoanthraquinone Single Crystals". Chem. Mater. 210: 1318. doi:10.1021/cm960652f.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  3. "Toxicity of Military Smokes and Obscurants". 1999.
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