· Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C18H14N2Na2O8S2
· Molecular Weight 496.42
· Colour Index Number 16035
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names including Allura Red, Food Red 17, C.I. 16035, and FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129.
Detailed description
The compound is a derivative of naphthalene, it is dark red powder. It usually comes as a sodium salt, but can also be used as both calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water; in solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.[2]:921 Its melting point is above 300 °C (572 °F).
Use as food color
Allura Red AC is a very popular dye throughout the world. Annual production in 1980 was greater than 2.3 million kilograms.
Health effects
There is some evidence to support claims that certain food coloring agents may cause food intolerance and ADHD-like behavior in some children; others say that certain food coloring may act as an ADHD trigger in those who are genetically predisposed, but the evidence is weak and not supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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