Description

Solvent Violet 8 is a high-purity, anthraquinone-based solvent dye known for its excellent solubility and brilliant violet hue. This compound is valued for its strong tinting strength, good lightfastness, and stability in a wide range of non-polar to moderately polar organic media. It is primarily utilized by industrial manufacturers requiring consistent and vibrant coloration for plastics, inks, and specialty coatings. Our supply ensures reliable quality and batch-to-batch consistency for demanding global production environments.

Application

• Primary coloration of engineering plastics and thermoplastic resins (e.g., polystyrene, ABS, PMMA).
• Manufacturing of printing inks, including flexographic and gravure inks for packaging.
• Solvent-based wood stains and industrial coatings to provide transparent, deep violet shades.
• Coloration of waxes, lubricants, and greases for product identification.
• Dyeing of synthetic fibers in non-aqueous solvent systems.
• Production of specialty markers, pens, and artist's colors.
• As a colorant in the formulation of certain specialty adhesives and sealants.
• Research and development applications in analytical chemistry and as a tracer dye.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Violet 8
CAS No.	52080-58-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₂₇N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	389.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis[(2-methylphenyl)amino]anthraquinone; C.I. Solvent Violet 8; C.I. 42535:1; Oil Violet; Ceres Violet B; Sudan Violet; Anthraquinone Violet; 1,4-Bis(o-tolylamino)anthraquinone
EINECS	257-647-7

Quality Control

Our Solvent Violet 8 is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial applications. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and strength evaluation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark violet powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Solubility (in Toluene)	Complete, clear solution
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%
Lightfastness	≥ 6 (Blue Wool Scale)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.