C.I.Food Red 17:1

CAS: 68583-95-9

Ref. 3D-FF41310

Product Information

• Name: C.I.Food Red 17:1
• Synonyms: Pigment Red 273, 16035:1, 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-, aluminum complex, Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake, Allura Red Aluminum Lake, Aluminum, 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid complex, FD and C Red No. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, Food Red 17:1, Japan Red 40 aluminum lake, Red 40 Lake
• CAS: 68583-95-9

Description

C.I. Food Red 17:1 is a fluorine-containing inorganic pigment with a reactive liquid crystal composition, which is used to color food and other products. This compound is resistant to light and has a hydroxyl group that can be replaced by an alkoxy group, making it acid-resistant. The chemical structure of C.I. Food Red 17:1 can be analyzed by UV spectroscopy or X-ray diffraction and the morphology verified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The colorant provides a bright red color with a maximum absorption at 514 nm in the visible spectrum.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%