Basic violet 14 (CI 42510) is a synthetic triphenylmethane violet dye. Triphenylmethane is a hydrocarbon.

Chemical Name:

 4-[(4-aminophenyl)-(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]aniline;hydrochloride

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as IV/66 (CI 42510) II/1329 (Basic Violet 14; CI 42510) a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: (4-(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)methyl)-2-methylaniline hydrochloride

Cosmetics - INCI Functions

Colorant. This ingredient has the function of colouring the solution in which it is inserted in a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent manner, either alone or in the presence of the complementary components added for colouring.

Safety

 It is an ingredient that has some important health-related contraindications: it should only be used in cosmetic products that have contact with the skin for a short time.

Molecular Formula      C₂0H₂₀ClN₃

Molecular Weight    337.8 g/mol

CAS    632-99-5

EC number 211-189-6

UNII 8UUC89LHB2

DTXSID6021246

Synonyms: 

Basic violet 14

Fuchsin

Rosaniline

MAGENTA