Substance
ID:397109
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
Sunset Yellow FCF1-p-Sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate disodium saltAcid Food Yellow 3Yellow SYellow Sun6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt1351 Yellow1899 YellowYellow SY
IUPAC Traditional name
disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
IUPAC name
disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(E)-2-(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazen-1-yl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
MSDS Link
Storage Condition
Amber Vial, Refrigerator
Physical Property
Apperance
Red Solid
Melting Point
>300°C
Solubility
DMSO
Water
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
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
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Radomski, J.L., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 136, 259 (1962)
• Gaunt, I.F., et al.: Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 5, 747 (1962)