Allura Red AC

• Catalog No.: A548750
• CAS Number: 25956-17-6
• M. F.: C18H14N2Na2O8S2
• M. W.: 496.4219
• Storage: Amber Vial, Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
• IUPAC Traditional name: disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
• Synonyms: FDC Red 40; Food Red 17; 6-Hydroxy-5-[(6-methoxy-4-sulfo-m-tolyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt; Japan Food Red No. 40; C.I. Food Red 17; E 129; Allura Red; 6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Allura Red 40; FD&C Red No. 40; FDC Red 40 dye; Fancy Red; Food Red No. 17; Food Red No. 40

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 25956-17-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Dark Red Solid
• Melting Point: >300°C
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Water
• Storage Condition: Amber Vial, Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

Color additive in foods, drugs and cosmetics. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. The study found increased levels of hyperactivity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and lower IQs were observed in children consuming the chemical

REFERENCES

• Kirschbaum, J., et al.: Eur. Food Res. Technol., 222, 572 (2006)
• Yoshioka, N., et al.: Talanta, 74, 1408 (2006)
• Al-Degs, Y., et al.: Food Chem., 117, 485 (2006)