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InventoryRef 5940715/10/2010

PIGMENT RED 88

Benzo[b]thiophen-3(2H)-one, 4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-

PIGMENT RED 88 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 14295-43-3

CAS 14295-43-3PubChem CID 13643300

C.I. Pigment Red 88

IUPAC name: (2E)-4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxo-1-benzothiophen-2-ylidene)-1-benzothiophen-3-one

Molecular formula: C16H4Cl4O2S2
Molecular weight: 434.1 g/mol
Exact mass: 433.837732 Da
XLogP3: 6.6
Topological polar surface area: 84.7 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Permanent Red Violet MRPv Red Violet MRCromophtal Bordeaux RCromophtal Bordeaux RNCromophtal Bordeaux RSUIG7NE7FVH4,4',7,7'-TetrachlorothioindigoEINECS 238-222-7

16 more reported names

4,7-Dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)benzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-oneTHIOINDIGO BORDEAUXBRN 0348146CI 733122-19-00-00194 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)PALIOGEN RED VIOLET L 49824,7-Dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo(b)thien-2(3H)-ylidene)benzo(b)thiophen-3(2H)-oneBenzo(b)thiophen-3(2H)-one, 4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo(b)thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-4,7-Dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo(b)thien-2(3H)-ylidene)benzo(b)thiophene-3(2H)-oneBENZO(B)THIOPHEN-3(2H)-ONE, 4,7-DICHLORO-2(4,7-DICHLORO-3-OXOBENZO(B)THIEN-2(3H)-YLIDENE)-Benzo[b]thiophen-3(2H)-one, 4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-RefChem:572559Benzobthiophen-3(2H)-one, 4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzobthien-2(3H)-ylidene)-UNII-UIG7NE7FVHCI Pigment Red 88KZFMOINJHMONLW-FOCLMDBBSA-N

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID2051718

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Inventory details for PIGMENT RED 88

INCI name

PIGMENT RED 88

Description

Benzo[b]thiophen-3(2H)-one, 4,7-dichloro-2-(4,7-dichloro-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 59407
Imported identity: PIGMENT RED 88
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for PIGMENT RED 88

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Key data

CAS

14295-43-3

238-222-7

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.

#21037 · PIGMENT RED 88

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

PIGMENT RED 5HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT RED 57:1COLORANT, HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT RED 63:1HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT RED 83COLORANT, HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT RED 90:1 ALUMINUM LAKECOLORANT, HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT VIOLET 19HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT VIOLET 23COLORANT, HAIR DYEING

PIGMENT YELLOW 12HAIR DYEING

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How PIGMENT RED 88 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PIGMENT RED 88 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.

PIGMENT RED 88 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

PIGMENT RED 88 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, PIGMENT RED 88 carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR DYEING

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Source note for PIGMENT RED 88

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