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Basic Green 4

Used in cosmetic products as hair dyeing. [4-[.alpha.[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (CI 42000)

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/1188.

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Malachite green chemical structure, C23H25ClN2, CAS 569-64-2
Malachite green
CAS 569-64-2C23H25ClN2
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Malachite green

IUPAC name: [4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-phenylmethylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]-dimethylazanium chloride

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Frequently asked questions

What is Basic Green 4 used for in cosmetics?

Basic Green 4 is used in cosmetic products as hair dyeing. [4-[.alpha.[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (CI 42000)

Is Basic Green 4 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Basic Green 4 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/1188 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Basic Green 4?

Basic Green 4 is listed with CAS number 569-64-2 and EC number 209-322-8.

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