Carmoisine Red
Azorubine, Carmoisine
- CAS
- 3567-69-9
- EC
- 222-657-4
- Food Code
- E122
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Carmoisine Red (CAS 3567-69-9) is a synthetic azo dye that appears as a red brown powder and carries the food additive code E122, used to color candies, drinks and beverages and to dye textiles.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C20H14N2O7S2.2Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 502.43 g/mol |
| Form | neat |
| Color | Red brown |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 254-257°C |
| Boiling point | 907.49°C[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water |
| Flash point | >225°C |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Carmoisine Red
Applications
Used in food coloring for candies and drinks; beverages for hue; cosmetics for lipsticks; pharmaceuticals for capsules; textiles for dyeing; in research for staining.
Safety & Risks
May cause hyperactivity in children; irritant to eyes and skin. Stable; use PPE; no major risks but avoid in sensitive individuals with asthma.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg cartons with inner bags; store in dry, cool places per general dye SDS.