Aniline Yellow

 ( Azo Dyes ) 

Aniline Yellow is a yellow azo dye and an aromatic amine. It is a derivative of azobenzene. It has the appearance of an orange powder. Aniline Yellow was the first azo dye. It was first produced in 1861 by C. Mene. The second azo dye was Bismarck Brown in 1863. Aniline Yellow was commercialized in 1864 as the first commercial azo dye, a year after aniline black. It is manufactured from aniline.

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Uses Aniline Yellow is used in microscopy for vital staining, in pyrotechnics for yellow , in yellow and including inks for . It is also used in insecticides, lacquers, varnishes, waxes, oil stains, and styrene . It is also an intermediate in synthesis of other dyes, e.g. chrysoidine, indulines, Solid Yellow, and Acid Yellow.

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Safety Aminoazobenzene compounds are often carcinogenic.

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See also

• Direct Yellow 4
• Titan yellow

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