Svensk definition
3-hydroxy-4-((4-sulfo-1-naftalenyl)azo)-2,7-naftalendisulfonsyra, trinatriumsalt. Ett sulfonsyrabaserat naftylazofärgämne som använts i livsmedel och mediciner, samt som kemisk indikator.
Amaranth Dye
Amarantfärgämne
Engelsk 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)
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
C.I. Food Red 9 — AR27 Compound — Compound, AR27 — C.I. Acid Red 27 — Acid Red 27 — Azorubin S — FD & C Red No. 2 — Red Dye No. 2