Amaranth
Product Description
| Product | Amaranth |
| CAS | 915-67-3 |
| Formula | NaSO3C10H5NNC10H4(SO3Na)2OH |
| Synonym | Amaranth, Acid amaranth, Acid red 27 (INCI), Acid red 27, trisodium salt, Azorubin S, CI 16185 DC Red No. 2, Fast red, FDC Red No. 2, Food red 2, Food red 9 2-Hydroxy-1,1-azonaphthalene-3,6,4-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt, 3-Hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfo-1-naphthalenyl) azo]-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid trisodium salt, 3-Hydroxy-4-((4-sulfo-1-naphthyl) azo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, trisodium salt, Naphthol red, Naphthylamine red Red cockscomb, Red dye no. 2, Red no. 2, 1-(4-Sulfo-1-naphthylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid trisodium salt |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | Amaranth uses and applications include: Absorbent, diluent, disintegrant for cosmetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, surfactants, aromatics; intermediate in manufacturing of lubricants; free radical scavenger; stain indicator; dye for wool, silk; pigment for printing inks; color photography; indicator in hydrazine titrations; colorant in hair dyes; colorant in foods; formerly a certified colorant for foods and pharmaceuticals (US); colorant for aperitif wines, spirit drinks (EC) Suggested storage of Amaranth: Store at ambient temps. |
| Class | Surfactants |
| Function | Surfactant, Lubricant |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Rubber, Photography |
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