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quinacridone

n. (context chemistry English) An organic compound, a red powder with the molecular formula C20H12N2O2, used as a pigment.

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Quinacridone

Quinacridone is an organic molecule utilized in the formation of organic pigments. It is an organic compound with the molecular formula CHNO. Numerous derivatives of quinacridone constitute the Quinacridone pigment family, which finds extensive use in industrial colorant applications such as robust outdoor paints and inkjet toners.

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