001801
CAS Number
25956-17-6Grade
Highly PurifiedMolecular Formula
C18H14N2Na2O8S2Molecular Weight
496.42EU Commodity Code
38220090Shipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
4°CAllura Red AC
6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 6-Hydroxy-5-[(6-methoxy-4-sulfo-m-tolyl)azo]-2-|naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt; Allura Red 40; Allura Red; C.I. Food Red 17; E 129; FD&C Red No. 40; FDC Red 40; FDC Red 40 dye; Fancy Red; Food Red 17; Food Red No. 17; Food Red No. 40; Japan Food Red No. 40;
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 chemicals. It is banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Sweden.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
Kirschbaum, J., et al.: Eur. Food Res. Technol., 222, 572 (2006), Yoshioka, N., et al.: Talanta, 74, 1408 (2008), Al-Degs, Y., et al.: Food Chem., 117, 485 (2009),USBio References
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