Basic and cationic dyes
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About basic and cationic dyes
Basic dyes are cationic, water-soluble dyes that carry a positive charge. They give brilliant, intense shades and are the main dye class for acrylic fibres. Well-known examples include methylene blue, crystal violet, malachite green, rhodamine B, auramine and the cationic azo dyes, with Colour Index names such as Basic Blue 9 and Basic Violet 3.
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Besides acrylic textiles, basic dyes colour paper, inks, leather, wood stains and some modified polyester. Some are also used as biological stains and indicators in laboratories. Their light fastness on natural fibres is limited, which is why their main textile use is on acrylics where they bond strongly to anionic sites in the fibre.
Specify the Colour Index name, strength, form (powder or liquid), solubility, and compatibility with your dyeing process. Several basic dyes, including malachite green and crystal violet, are banned for use in food-producing animals and aquaculture, and some are classified as carcinogens, so check the rules for your use. Basic dyes fall under HS subheading 3204.13.
Top basic and cationic dyes
Showing 1 to 48 of 146 chemicals, most searched and traded first.
Methylene blueCAS 61-73-4C16H18ClN3S190 suppliers
Crystal violetCAS 548-62-9C25H30ClN3117 suppliers
Malachite greenCAS 569-64-2C23H25ClN2131 suppliers
Rhodamine BCAS 81-88-9C28H31ClN2O3168 suppliers
Benzenamine, 4,4'-((4-(methylimino)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methylene)bis(N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)CAS 603-47-4C24H28ClN330 suppliers
Thioflavin TCAS 2390-54-7C17H19ClN2S74 suppliers
Neutral redCAS 553-24-2C15H17ClN469 suppliers
C.I. Basic Orange 14CAS 65-61-2C17H20ClN331 suppliers
Acid Red 52CAS 3520-42-1C27H29N2NaO7S286 suppliers
C.I. Basic Red 2CAS 477-73-6C20H19ClN441 suppliers
Xanthylium, 9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)-, acetate (1:1)CAS 64381-99-3C30H34N2O55 suppliers
Solvent Yellow 34CAS 492-80-8C17H21N316 suppliers
Basic violet 14CAS 632-99-5C20H20ClN339 suppliers
Acridine orange baseCAS 494-38-2C17H19N317 suppliers
C.I. Basic Yellow 2CAS 2465-27-2C17H22ClN361 suppliers
Tolonium chlorideCAS 92-31-9C15H16ClN3S23 suppliers
Methyl greenCAS 54327-10-5C26H33Cl2N37 suppliers
Brilliant greenCAS 633-03-4C27H34N2O4S37 suppliers
Magenta baseCAS 3248-93-9C20H19N35 suppliers
Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(2,4-disulfophenyl)-, inner saltCAS 2609-88-3C27H30N2O7S27 suppliers
Ethyl 2-(6-(ethylamino)-3-(ethylimino)-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoate hydrochloride (1:1)CAS 989-38-8C28H31ClN2O328 suppliers
Leucomalachite greenCAS 129-73-7C23H26N27 suppliers
Pararosaniline hydrochlorideCAS 569-61-9C19H18ClN318 suppliers
2,4-DiaminoazobenzeneCAS 495-54-5C12H12N46 suppliers
Ethyl 2-(6-(ethylamino)-3-(ethylimino)-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoateCAS 3373-01-1C28H30N2O32 suppliers
PhenosafranineCAS 81-93-6C18H15ClN44 suppliers
Basic Violet 4CAS 2390-59-2C31H42ClN323 suppliers
3-Imino-3H-phenothiazin-7-amine-hydrogen chloride (1:1)CAS 581-64-6C12H10ClN3S1 supplier
Nile Blue hydrochlorideCAS 2381-85-3C20H20ClN3O7 suppliers
Victoria Blue BCAS 2580-56-5C33H32ClN325 suppliers
Dimethylmethylene blueCAS 23481-50-7C18H22ClN3SRequest quotes
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1)CAS 4438-16-8C13H15ClN410 suppliers
Leucocrystal violetCAS 603-48-5C25H31N37 suppliers
Octadecyl rhodamine B chlorideCAS 65603-19-2C46H67ClN2O3Request quotes
New methylene blueCAS 1934-16-3C18H22ClN3S4 suppliers
Hydromethylthionine mesylateCAS 1236208-20-0C18H27N3O6S31 supplier
New fuchsinCAS 3248-91-7C22H24ClN318 suppliers
Acridine yellowCAS 135-49-9C15H16ClN37 suppliers
Gentian violet cationCAS 7438-46-2C25H30N3+Request quotes
Methylene blue cationCAS 7060-82-4C16H18N3S+1 supplier
C.I. Basic Orange 2CAS 532-82-1C12H13ClN429 suppliers
Basic Blue 7CAS 2390-60-5C33H40ClN39 suppliers
Nile Blue ACAS 3625-57-8C40H40N6O6S10 suppliers
Basic Blue 11CAS 2185-86-6C29H32ClN39 suppliers
PararosanilineCAS 479-73-2C19H17N3Request quotes
Crystal Violet lactoneCAS 1552-42-7C26H29N3O211 suppliers
Basic Red 46CAS 12221-69-1C18H21BrN69 suppliers
Rhodamine B hydrazideCAS 74317-53-6C28H32N4O24 suppliers
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about buying basic and cationic dyes on CompoundList.
What are basic and cationic dyes?
Cationic dyes for acrylic fibers, paper and inks, such as methylene blue, crystal violet and rhodamine B.
How many basic and cationic dyes are listed on CompoundList?
CompoundList lists 146 chemicals in basic and cationic dyes. 489 suppliers offer products in this category.
Which basic and cationic dyes are the most popular?
The most searched and traded basic and cationic dyes on CompoundList include Methylene blue, Crystal violet, Malachite green, Rhodamine B and Benzenamine, 4,4'-((4-(methylimino)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methylene)bis(N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1). They are part of the wider dyes and pigments family.
How do I buy basic and cationic dyes in bulk?
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