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Erythrosin B, spirit soluble
CAS: 15905-32-5 | C20H8I4O5 | 835.90 g/mol
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Catalog number J62619.14
also known as J62619-14
Price (CNY)
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Quantity:
25 g
Chemical Identifiers
CAS15905-32-5
IUPAC Name3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one
Molecular FormulaC20H8I4O5
InChI KeyOALHHIHQOFIMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC1=C(I)C2=C(C=C1I)C1(OC(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3)C1=CC(I)=C(O)C(I)=C1O2
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (Dye)Dye content: ≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying≤ 5.0 % (135?C)
Solution TestClear orange solution (0.05% in MeOH)
Appearance (Color)Red to red-orange
FormPowder
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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Li, W.; Gong, Y.; Xu, H.; Qiao, M.; Niu, B. Identification properties of a recombinant class I hydrophobin rHGFI. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 2015, 72, 658-663.
- Liang, J.; Xia, Q.; Wang, S.; Li, J.; Huang, Q.; Ludescher, R. D. Influence of glycerol on the molecular mobility, oxygen permeability and microstructure of amorphous zein films. Food Hydrocolloids 2015, 44, 94-100.