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Erythrosin B, spirit soluble

Catalog No. AAJ6261922
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Solubility Information Soluble in water,spirit,methanol,methyl cellosolve and ethanol.
IUPAC Name 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one
Formula Weight 835.89
Color Orange to Orange/Red
Quantity 100 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

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