Quinacridone pigments comprise an important class of organic pigments. Its linear form is particularly important for exploiting it commercially. Quinacridone pigments are very novel pigments that have many diverse applications. Quinacridone pigments generally produce seven types of bright and intense colors. These colors range from deep yellow to even vibrant violet. The following is the chemical structure of Quinacridone pigments.

Following are the important features of Quinacridone pigments

• Outstanding light fastness
• Excellent bleed and heat resistance
• Bright and vibrant tones
• Very good tinting value along with working properties
• High transparencies

Quinacridone Pigments are commercially very successful their unique features as discussed above makes them suitable candates for a large number of operations. They are used in ink industries, coatings, plastics, textiles to even in paintings.