(organic chemistry) A group of light-fast organic pigments with four isoindole groups, (C6H4)C2N, linked by four nitrogen atoms to form a conjugated chain; included are phthalocyanine (blue-green), copper phthalocyanine (blue), chlorinated copper phthalocyanine (green), and sulfonated copper phthalocyanine (green); used in enamels, plastics, linoleum, inks, wallpaper, and rubber goods.
Exceptionally durable, permanent green and blue pigments used in paints, enamels, and plastics.