S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

VICTORIA BLUE B

Synonyms:			Basic Blue 26; C.I. 44045; Fat Blue B

C.A.S.:			2580-56-5

Formula:			C33H32CIN3

F.W.:				506.10

Appearance:			Dark Blue to Brown powder 

Lambda Max:		599-605 nm in Methanol

Loss on drying:		5% maximum
(60 deg. C)

Solubility:			Slightly soluble in water and somewhat more 
soluble in the lower aliphatic alcohols.

Effective: 12/16/08