Basic Brown 17

Basic Brown 17

AKA “CI 12251, JAROCOL SIENNA BROWN, ARIANOR SIENNA BROWN 306001, 8-(2-(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)diazenyl)-7-hydroxy-N, chloride (1:1), RefChem:405408, 8-((4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo)-7-hydroxy-N, chloride”

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Ingredient Facts

Basic brown 17

AKA: CI 12251, JAROCOL SIENNA BROWN, ARIANOR SIENNA BROWN 306001, 8-(2-(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)diazenyl)-7-hydroxy-N, Chloride (1:1), RefChem:405408, 8-((4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo)-7-hydroxy-N, Chloride

Synthetic · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 5

Plant-Derived

Synthetic

Clean

A synthetic colorant that delivers rich, long-lasting brown tones to hair. Works by bonding with hair strands to create vibrant, even color coverage.

Formula

C19H20ClN5O3

Mol. Weight

401.80

CAS #

68391-32-2

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from azo dye chemical compounds synthesized through organic chemistry processes. Produced by coupling diazotized aromatic amines with phenolic or naphtholic coupling agents.

Function

Hair Dyeing

Benefits

Colors Hair

Traditional Use

A synthetic azo dye developed in the 20th century for coloring cosmetics and textiles. Part of the 'Basic' dye family created to replace natural colorants with more stable, consistent synthetic alternatives.