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InventoryRef 5822715/10/2010

SOLVENT YELLOW 18

CI 12740

SOLVENT YELLOW 18 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6407-78-9
CAS 6407-78-9PubChem CID 110846

Solvent Yellow 18

IUPAC name
4-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4H-pyrazol-3-one
Molecular formula
C18H18N4O
Molecular weight
306.4 g/mol
Exact mass
306.14806121 Da
XLogP3
4.0
Topological polar surface area
57.4 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

C.I. Solvent yellow 184-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)azo]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3h-pyrazol-3-oneUNII-L4SQI4K87SEINECS 229-043-54-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)azo)-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-oneL4SQI4K87S3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-(2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl)-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-
13 more reported names
RefChem:184255Solvent Yellow 18 [INCI]C.I. FOOD YELLOW 12CI 127403H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-((2,4-dimethylphenyl)azo)-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)azo]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-5-methyl-2-phenyl-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one4-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)diazenyl)-5-methyl-2-phenyl-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-oneKLQVCADYSBUVAV-UHFFFAOYSA-NHY-D0421CS-0010472AG-690/365370634-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)azo-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4H-pyrazol-3-one
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for SOLVENT YELLOW 18

INCI name

SOLVENT YELLOW 18

Description

CI 12740

Record provenance

Inventory reference
58227
Imported identity
SOLVENT YELLOW 18
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
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.

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Additional official and scientific sources

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How SOLVENT YELLOW 18 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SOLVENT YELLOW 18 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.

SOLVENT YELLOW 18 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

SOLVENT YELLOW 18 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, SOLVENT YELLOW 18 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SOLVENT YELLOW 18

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SOLVENT YELLOW 18 from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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