Amaranth
SIGMA/A1016 - Dye content 85-95 %
Synonym: Acid Red 27; Azorubin S; FD & C Red Dye No. 2
CAS Number: 915-67-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H11N2Na3O10S3
Molecular Weight: 604.47
EC Number: 213-022-2
MDL Number: MFCD00004076
Linear Formula: C20H11N2Na3O10S3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
color | brown to red-brown |
composition | Dye content, 85-95% |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C20H14N2O10S3.3Na/c23- |
InChI key | WLDHEUZGFKACJH-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | >350 °C (at 966.25 hPa) |
pH | 9.65 (28 °C, - OECD Test Guideline 122 - alkaline) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | [Na+].[Na+].[Na+].Oc1c(N= |
solubility | H2O: 10 mg/mL |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | Amaranth has been used as a dye for the microscopic visualization of crop contraction in blowflies. It has been used in the electrophoresis gel to track the migration front of the electrode buffer. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Amaranth is an azo dye which is mainly used in the the beverage and food industries. It is also considered as an endocrine disruptor. |
Packaging: | 50, 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 36/37/39 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 417.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 214 °C - closed cup |
mp | >350 °C (at 966.25 hPa) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
Colour Index Number | 16185 |
UNSPSC | 12171500 |