Ponceau 4R (85%) is a synthetic colorant, a strawberry red azo dye that can be used as a food coloring in various food products. It is typically synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbons and exhibits stability to light, heat, and acid, though it will fade when exposed to ascorbic acid.
- Synthetic colorant
- Strawberry red azo dye
- Can be used as a food coloring
- Stable to light, heat, and acid
- Fades in the presence of ascorbic acid
- Appears as a pink to red solid
- Soluble in water at 100 mg/mL