Erythrosin B, spirit soluble

Description

CAS: 15905-32-5 | C20H8I4O5 | 835.90 g/mol

Erythrosin B is used as a red coloring in some foods such as cherries and fish. It is used as printing ink, dental plaque disclosing agent and biological stain. It finds application as a radiopaque medium and sensitizer for orthochromatic photographic films. It is utilized as a cake-decorating gel. In addition to this, it is used in sweets such as candies and popsicles.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Erythrosin B is used as a red coloring in some foods such as cherries and fish. It is used as printing ink, dental plaque disclosing agent and biological stain. It finds application as a radiopaque medium and sensitizer for orthochromatic photographic films. It is utilized as a cake-decorating gel. In addition to this, it is used in sweets such as candies and popsicles.

Solubility
Soluble in water, spirit, methanol, methyl cellosolve and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 15905-32-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H8I4O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 835.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00005044
• InChI Key: OALHHIHQOFIMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: C.I. 45430:2; Solvent Red 140
• PubChem CID: 3259
• SMILES: OC1=C(I)C2=C(C=C1I)C1(OC(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3)C1=CC(I)=C(O)C(I)=C1O2

• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,spirit,methanol,methyl cellosolve and ethanol.
• IUPAC Name: 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one
• Formula Weight: 835.89
• Color: Orange to Orange/Red
• Quantity: 5 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Erythrosin B

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	240-046-0
RTECSNumber	LM5950000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only