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Erythrosin B, spirit soluble, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J6261906
Description
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.
ApplicationsErythrosin 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.
Specifications
Erythrosin B | |
C20H8I4O5 | |
C.I. 45430:2; Solvent Red 140 | |
OALHHIHQOFIMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-3H-spiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthen]-3-one | |
3259 | |
Orange to Orange/Red | |
Powder |
15905-32-5 | |
MFCD00005044 | |
Soluble in water,spirit,methanol,methyl cellosolve and ethanol. | |
OC1=C(I)C2=C(C=C1I)C1(OC(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3)C1=CC(I)=C(O)C(I)=C1O2 | |
835.90 | |
835.89 | |
5 g |
Chemical Identifiers
15905-32-5 | |
835.90 | |
OALHHIHQOFIMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3259 |
C20H8I4O5 | |
MFCD00005044 | |
C.I. 45430:2; Solvent Red 140 | |
OC1=C(I)C2=C(C=C1I)C1(OC(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3)C1=CC(I)=C(O)C(I)=C1O2 |
Safety and Handling
H500
EINECSNumber : 240-046-0
RTECSNumber : LM5950000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only