Pigment yellow 83 explained

Pigment Yellow 83 is an organic compound that is classified as a diarylide pigment. It is used as a yellow colorant.

The compound is synthesized from three components. Treatment of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroaniline with diketene gives an acetoacetylated aniline. This compound is then coupled to the bisdiazonium salt obtained from 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine.[1]

References

  1. K. Hunger. W. Herbst "Pigments, Organic" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2012.