Food black 1

CAS: 2519-30-4

Ref. 3D-FF41183

Product Information

• Name: Food black 1
• Synonyms: Tetrasodium 1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulphonatophenylazo)-7-sulphonato-1-naphthylazo))naphthalene-4,6-disulphonate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Food Black 1 is a food additive that is used to dye foods and beverages. It is a dark-colored dye, which can be used to color products such as cakes, soft drinks, ice cream, and cheese. Food Black 1 has been shown to have genotoxic effects and carcinogenic potential in rats; however there are no studies that show it has any carcinogenic properties in humans. There are some concerns about the safety of Food Black 1 in terms of its long-term toxicity, but these have not been confirmed by independent research studies. There are no known cases of adverse reactions to this additive.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 871.72 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₈H₂₁N₅O₁₄S₄•Na₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Brown Powder