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Brilliant blue FCF

Catalog Number DYE-AFC-0010
CAS Number 3844-45-9
Description Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye. It appears as a blue powder that is soluble in water and glycerin with a maximum absorption of approximately 628 nanometers. Brilliant blue FCF is generally considered non-toxic and safe.
Synonyms FD&C Blue No.1, Acid blue 9, D&C Blue No. 4, Atracid Blue FG, Acilan Turquoise Blue AE, Aizen Brilliant Blue FCF, Alzen Food Blue No. 1, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, C.I. 42090, CI Food Blue 2, Basacid Blue 755, Sulfacid Brilliant Blue 5 J, Neolan Blue E-A, Brilliant Blue FD, Brilliant Blue Lake, Blue #1 Lake, Bucacid Azure Blue
IUPAC Name Disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate
Molecular Weight 792.85
Molecular Formula C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Canonical SMILES CCN(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=C3C=CC(=[N+](CC)CC4=CC(=CC=C4)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C=C3)C5=CC=CC=C5S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
InChI 1S/C37H36N2O9S3.2Na/c1-3-38(25-27-9-7-11-33(23-27)49(40,41)42)31-19-15-29(16-20-31)37(35-13-5-6-14-36(35)51(46,47)48)30-17-21-32(22-18-30)39(4-2)26-28-10-8-12-34(24-28)50(43,44)45;;/h5-24H,3-4,25-26H2,1-2H3,(H2-,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48);;/q;2*+1/p-2
InChI Key SGHZXLIDFTYFHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Melting Point 283 °C (decomposes)
Solubility Soluble in water
Appearance Blue powder
Application Brilliant blue FCF is primarily used as a blue colorant in processed foods, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
CI Number C.I. 42090
EC Number 223-339-8
E Number E133

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