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Allura Red AC

Chemical compound
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... Wikipedia
Formula: C₁₈H₁₄N₂Na₂O₈S₂
Appearance: Red powder
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Melting point: 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K)
Molar mass: 496.42 g·mol−1
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 1 1 0
PubChem CID: 6093299