Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Azure B (CAS: 531-55-5)?
Answer
Azure B is primarily used in the textile industry for dyeing fabrics, especially cotton and wool. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds and is also used for color verification in drug manufacturing. It is also sometimes used in research for its distinctive color properties.
About
CAS No
531-55-5
English Name
Azure B (Technical Grade)
Molecular Formula
C15H16ClN3S
Molecular Weight
305.8 g/mol
SMILES
CNC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]
InChIKey
DNDJEIWCTMMZBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 16:40
