Basic Yellow 57
AKA “Basic Yellow 13, 5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo)-N, N-trimethylanilinium chloride, n-trimethylanilinium chloride, RefChem:488488, trimethyl-[3-[(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-4H-pyrazol-4-yl)diazenyl]phenyl]azanium;chloride, Basic Yellow 19, Benzenaminium
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Basic yellow 57
AKA: Basic Yellow 13, 5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo)-N, N-trimethylanilinium chloride, N-trimethylanilinium chloride, RefChem:488488, Trimethyl-[3-[(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-4H-pyrazol-4-yl)diazenyl]phenyl]azanium;chloride, Basic Yellow 19, Benzenaminium
Synthetic · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
A synthetic yellow colorant used to create vibrant, long-lasting hair color. Delivers rich, consistent tones in professional hair dye formulations.
Formula
C19H22ClN5O
Mol. Weight
371.90
CAS #
68391-31-1
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Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic dye developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic colorization. Part of the basic dye family designed to replace natural yellow pigments with more stable alternatives.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0%
0%20%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0%. 2, Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 262.
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR