Sunset Yellow FCF

• Catalog No.: S825000
• CAS Number: 2783-94-0
• M. F.: C16H10N2Na2O7S2
• M. W.: 452.36934
• Storage: Amber Vial, Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
• IUPAC Traditional name: disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
• Synonyms: Yellow S; 6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Yellow Sun; 1899 Yellow; Acid Food Yellow 3; 1351 Yellow; 1-p-Sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate disodium salt; Yellow SY

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 2783-94-0

PROPERTIES

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

DETAILS

Description (English)

Provisionally listed for use in food, drugs and cosmetics. Sunset Yellow is useful in fermented foods which must be heat treated. It may be found in orange sodas, orange jelly, marzipan, Swiss rolls, apricot jam, citrus marmalade, lemon curd, sweets, hot

REFERENCES

• Radomski, J.L., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 136, 259 (1962)
• Gaunt, I.F., et al.: Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 5, 747 (1962)