Indigo Blue

CAS# 482-89-3

Product Description

Indigo Blue, also known as indigo dye, is a naturally occurring organic compound with a rich blue color, widely used in various industrial applications.

Product:

Indigo Blue

CAS:

482-89-3

Synonym:

Indigo dye; Indigotin

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

Dark blue to violet powder

Density

1.35 g/cm3

Melting point

>300 °C

Molecular Weight

262.26

Purity

95%

Refractive index

1.618-1.643

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Indigo Blue used in many
industry applications

Indigo Blue, also known as indigo dye, is a naturally occurring organic compound with a rich blue color, widely used in various industrial applications. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:

  1. Textile Industry: Indigo Blue is predominantly used in the textile industry for dyeing fabrics, especially denim. It is the primary dye for producing blue jeans and other denim products, providing a distinctive and long-lasting color.
  2. Printing Inks: It is used in the formulation of printing inks for various applications, including textiles, packaging, and paper products, offering vibrant and stable blue hues.
  3. Food Coloring: Indigo Blue is used as a food colorant in some regions, providing a natural blue color for various food and beverage products.
  4. Cosmetics: It is used in the cosmetic industry for coloring products such as eyeshadows, eyeliners, and other makeup items, providing rich blue tones.
  5. Plastics: Indigo Blue is used as a colorant in the plastics industry, imparting a deep blue color to plastic products and packaging materials.
  6. Paper Industry: It is used in the paper industry for dyeing and coloring paper products, providing stable and vivid blue shades.
  7. Pharmaceuticals: Indigo Blue is sometimes used in pharmaceuticals as a colorant for capsules, tablets, and liquid medicines, ensuring consistent and recognizable product appearance.
  8. Art and Craft: It is used in art and craft materials, such as paints, dyes, and pigments, offering artists and crafters a natural and historically significant blue color.
  9. Leather Industry: Indigo Blue is used for dyeing leather goods, including shoes, bags, and jackets, providing a durable and attractive blue color.
  10. Ceramics and Pottery: It is used in the ceramics industry for coloring glazes and ceramic products, providing stable and vibrant blue hues.
  11. Historical and Cultural Uses: Indigo Blue has been historically used in various cultural and traditional practices, including fabric dyeing and art, owing to its natural origin and cultural significance.