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InventoryRef 5481915/10/2010

BASIC RED 1

9-[2-(Ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-xanthylium chloride

BASIC RED 1 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 989-38-8

CAS 989-38-8PubChem CID 13806

Ethyl 2-(6-(ethylamino)-3-(ethylimino)-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoate hydrochloride (1:1)

Rhodamine 6G is an organic chloride salt, a xanthene dye and a rhodamine 6G(1+). It has a role as a fluorochrome. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: [9-(2-ethoxycarbonylphenyl)-6-(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthen-3-ylidene]-ethylazanium chloride

Molecular formula: C28H31ClN2O3
Molecular weight: 479.0 g/mol
Exact mass: 478.2023205 Da
Topological polar surface area: 61.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

RefChem:1084773RHODAMINE 6GBasic Red 1C.I. Basic Red 1Rhodamine F5GCalcozine Rhodamine 6GXCI Basic Red 1Rhodamine 6G chloride

16 more reported names

Rhodamin 6GBasic Rhodamine Yellow9-(2-(Ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium chlorideRhodanine 6GDNRhodamine 6 G extraAizen Rhodamine 6GCPCI 45160Rhodamine 6G hydrochlorideRhodamine 6G, indicatorC.I. 45160Xanthylium, 9-[2-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-, chloride037VRW83CFConbasic Red AMitsui RhodamineRhodamine 6GORhodamine 6GX

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:52672
ChEMBL:CHEMBL5305690
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1021243

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Inventory details for BASIC RED 1

INCI name

BASIC RED 1

Description

9-[2-(Ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl-xanthylium chloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 54819
Imported identity: BASIC RED 1
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for BASIC RED 1

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Key data

CAS

989-38-8

213-584-9

Restriction

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Function

HAIR DYEING: Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#3089 · BASIC RED 1

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

BASIC ORANGE 1HAIR DYEING

BASIC ORANGE 2HAIR DYEING

BASIC ORANGE 31HAIR DYEING

BASIC ORANGE 69HAIR DYEING

BASIC RED 118HAIR DYEING

BASIC RED 1:1HAIR DYEING

BASIC RED 2HAIR DYEING

BASIC RED 22HAIR DYEING

Additional official and scientific sources

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How BASIC RED 1 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BASIC RED 1 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BASIC RED 1 is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BASIC RED 1 is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BASIC RED 1 carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR DYEING

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Source note for BASIC RED 1

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