DIRECT BLUE 8
UNII 2MHU68842R

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Direct Blue 8, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 2MHU68842R.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 2429-71-2 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
2MHU68842R
CAS Registry Number
2429-71-2
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
DIRECT BLUE 8
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C34H24N4O10S2.2Na
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
ACPKAJPNUOBWGE-HKXUKFGYSA-L
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
c12c(cc(c(c2cccc1)O)/N=N/c3c(cc(-c4cc(c(/N=N/c5cc(c6ccccc6c5O)S([O-])(=O)=O)cc4)OC)cc3)OC)S([O-])(=O)=O.[Na+].[Na+]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Direct Blue 8. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

3,3'-((3,3'-DIMETHOXY(1,1'-BIPHENYL)-4,4'-DIYL)BIS(2,1-DIAZENEDIYL))BIS(4-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID) SODIUM SALT (1:2)
BENZO AZURINE G [MI]
C.I. 24140
C.I. DIRECT BLUE 8
CI 24140
CI DIRECT BLUE 8
DIRECT BLUE 8

Technical Codes

NSC-9615