Carbazole Violet is a chemical compound, a synthetic oxazine dye also known as Pigment Violet 23.

Chemical Name 

• 8,18-Dichloro-5,15-diethyl-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3',2'-m]triphenodioxazine

Basic oxazine dyes are obtained industrially from the nitrous compounds of aromatic amines condensed with m-amidophenols and performed in separate reactions.

Chemical Industrial Synthesis Process

• Preparation of reagents. The main raw materials include aniline derivatives, phosphoryl chloride, and phenolic compounds.
• Synthesis of intermediate. The production of CI 51319 begins with the reaction between an aniline derivative and a phenolic compound in the presence of phosphoryl chloride to form a key intermediate.
• Condensation. The synthesized intermediate is reacted in a condensation reaction with another aniline derivative to form the basic structure of oxazine.
• Oxidation. The basic structure undergoes oxidation using an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide to stabilize the oxazine structure and obtain the CI 51319 pigment.
• Purification. The crude CI 51319 product is purified using techniques such as crystallization, filtration, and chromatography to remove impurities and achieve a high-purity colorant.
• Stabilization. The purified CI 51319 is stabilized to ensure its stability during transportation and storage, preventing degradation and oxidation.
• Quality control. The CI 51319 undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure it meets standards for purity, color intensity, and safety. These tests include chemical analysis, spectroscopy, and microbiological testing.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as IV/85 (CI 51319) II/1360 (Pigment Violet 23; CI 51319: when used as a substance in hair dye products)  a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported:

• 8,18-Dichloro-5,15-diethyl-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3',2'-m]triphenodioxazine

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.

Use in hair colouring products is prohibited.

It is an ingredient that makes the final product more attractive from an aesthetic point of view, but can pose a potential health risk with undesirable side effects especially when used continuously as it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes.

Molecular Formula    C₃₄H₂₂Cl₂N₄O₂

Molecular Weight  589.5 g/mol

CAS     6358-30-1

EC number 228-767-9

UNII 8U8Z6628KF

DTXSID2036293

Synonyms: 

Pigment Violet 23

CI 51319

Permanent Violet R

Dioxazine Violet