Sunset Yellow FCF
6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 1-p-Sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate disodium salt; 1351 Yellow; 1899 Yellow; Acid Food Yellow 3; Yellow S; Yellow SY; Yellow Sun
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 chocolate mix and packet soups, trifle mix, breadcrumbs, snack chips, shelf fresh noodles, cheese sauce mixes. Sunset Yellow is a sulfonated version of Sudan I, a possible carcinogen. Sunset Yellow itself may be responsible for causing an allergic reaction in people with an aspirin intolerance, resulting in various symptoms, including gastric upset, diarrhea, vomiting, nettle rash (urticaria), swelling of the skin (angioedema) and migraines.
Synonyms
6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 1-p-Sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate disodium salt; 1351 Yellow; 1899 Yellow; Acid Food Yellow 3; Yellow S; Yellow SY; Yellow Sun
Molecular Weight
C₁₆H₁₀N₂Na₂O₇S₂
Form
Supplied as a red to dark red solid.
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. Caution: Light-sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
