Allura Red AC
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| Molar mass | 496. 42 g/mol |
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| Formula | C18H14N2Na2O8S2 |
| IUPAC ID | disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate |
| Melting point | > 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) |
| Soluble in | Water |
| UNII | WZB9127XOA |
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| ID | 867677 |
About Allura Red AC
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water.