Basic Yellow 87
[CAS# 68259-00-7]

Identification

• Classification: Dyes and pigments >> Dyes >> Basic dye
• Name: Basic Yellow 87
• Synonyms: Citrus Yellow; Maxilon Yellow 4GL; 1-Methyl-4-[(2-methyl-2-phenylhydrazinylidene)methyl]pyridinium methyl sulfate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₉N₃O₄S
• Molecular Weight: 337.39
• CAS Registry Number: 68259-00-7
• EC Number: 269-503-2

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H411