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Pigments & Colorants

Acridone

CAS: 578-95-0

Overview

Acridone (CAS 578-95-0 ) is a heterocyclic lactam compound used industrially as a UV stabilizer, antioxidant, and as a core building block in the synthesis of high-performance pigments and dyes.

Its light-absorbing characteristics make it a valued intermediate in colorant chemistry and polymer stabilization systems. In plastics and polymer formulations, acridone derivatives function as UV absorbers and antioxidants.

These derivatives protect finished materials from photodegradation during outdoor or high-exposure use. The printing and packaging industry relies on acridone-based pigments for their strong color strength and lightfastness.

These pigments are used in inks applied to flexible packaging and commercial print substrates. Textile and paper dyeing processes use acridone intermediates to produce fluorescent and high-chroma colorants.

These colorants offer good wash and light fastness performance. In personal care formulations, acridone derivatives contribute UV-filtering functionality in products where photostability is a requirement.

Acridone is supplied as a yellow crystalline powder. Technical grade is the standard commercial offering, with purity typically specified at 98% or higher by HPLC for industrial applications.

Packaging ranges from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to bulk industrial volumes depending on supplier. This ensures flexibility for both research and development and large-scale manufacturing needs.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point354 °C
Boiling Point331.88°C (rough estimate)
Density1.1266 (rough estimate)
AppearanceYELLOW TO YELLOWISH-GREEN CRYSTALLINE POWDER
ColorYellow
FormCrystalline Powder
Water SolubilityInsoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether, water and ethanol.
Refractive Index1.6060 (estimate)

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29339900
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

9(10H)-Acridone | acridin-9(10H)-one | 9(10H)-ACRIDINONE | 10H-acridin-9-one | 6BK306GUQA | 9-Acridanone | Acridine910-dihydro-9-oxo-

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
578-95-0
EC Number
209-434-7
Mol. Weight
195.22
HS Code
29339900

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