Chemicals Amaranth, 85%

Chemicals Amaranth, 85%

Description:

Amaranth (85%) is a synthetic azo dye, also known by its chemical name trisodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo)naphthalene-3,6,8-trisulfonate. It appears as a reddish-brown powder and is primarily used as a colorant in various applications.

Chemical Properties

• Chemical Formula: C₂₀H₁₁N₂Na₃O₁₀S₃

• Molar Mass: 604.48 g/mol

• Appearance: Reddish-brown to dark purple powder

• Solubility: Soluble in water

• Purity: 85% indicates that 85% of the substance is the active dye, with the remaining 15% comprising impurities or moisture.

Common Applications

• Food Industry: Historically used as a food dye (E123), though its use is now restricted or banned in many countries due to health concerns.

• Cosmetics: Employed as a colorant in products like lipsticks and blushes.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used to color tablets and capsules.

• Laboratory Use: Serves as a pH indicator and in dyeing processes for microscopy.

Catalog Number:10606154