AZORUBINE OR CARMOISINE[C20H12N2Na2O7S2]

analytical standard

Synonym: Acid Red 14, Chromotrope FB, Disodium 4-

hydroxy-3-[(4-sulfo-1-naphthalenyl)azo]-1-

naphthalenesulfonate, Mordant Blue 79

SDS

CAS Number 3567-69-9

·         Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C₂₀H₁₂N₂Na₂O₇S₂

·         Molecular Weight 502.43

·          Colour Index Number 14720

·          E Number E122

·          EC Number 222-657-4

·          MDL number MFCD00003978

·          PubChem Substance ID 329757807

Azorubine, carmoisine, Food Red 3, Azorubin S, Brillantcarmoisin O, Acid Red 14, or C.I. 14720 is a synthetic red food dye from the azo dye group.

Detailed description

 It usually comes as a disodium salt. It is a red to maroon powder. It is used for the purposes where the food is heat-treated after fermentation. It has E number E122.^[1]

Uses

In the US, this color was listed in 1939 as D&C Red No. 10 for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. It was delisted in 1963 because no party was interested in supporting the studies needed to establish safety. It was never used in food in the US.

In the EU azorubine is authorized for use in certain foods and beverages, such as cheeses, dried fruit, and some alcoholic beverages,and is permitted for use as an excipient in medications.

There are no provisions for azorubine in the Codex Alimentarius.

PRICE

$5042.83/KG OR $2292.19/IB

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