Amaranth Dye
| Medical Definition: |
A sulfonic acid-based naphthylazo dye used as a coloring agent for foodstuffs and medicines and as a dye and chemical indicator. It was banned by the FDA in 1976 for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) |
| Guide Notes: |
the plant AMARANTH see AMARANTHUS is also available; D25-26 qualif |
| Also Called: |
FD & C Red No. 2 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
915-67-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Azo Compounds (1969-1975),Naphthalenesulfonates (1974) |
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