Violamine R is a chemical compound, a synthetic dye known by the name of CI 45190

It contains a xanthene core that makes the colour fluorescent.

Chemical Name: sodium;4-[[9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-6-(2-methylanilino)xanthen-10-ium-3-yl]amino]-3-methylbenzenesulfonate

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

IRestricted cosmetic ingredient as  IV/72 (CI 45190) II/1335 (Acid Violet 9; CI 45190) a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported:  Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulphoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt

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    C₃₄H₂₆N₂NaO₆S⁺

Molecular Weight  612.6 g/mol

CAS   6252-76-2

EC number 228-377-9

UNII 824V98947A

DTXSID3044968

Synonyms: 

CI 45190

Acid Violet 9