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Amaranth

Chemical compound
Amaranth, FD&C Red No. 2, E123, C.I. Food Red 9, Acid Red 27, Azorubin S, or C.I. 16185 is a modified red azo dye used as a food dye and to color cosmetics. The name was taken from amaranth grain, a plant distinguished by its red color and edible... Wikipedia
Molar mass: 604.473 g/mol
Formula: C20H11N2Na3O10S3
IUPAC ID: trisodium (4E)-3-oxo-4-[(4- sulfonato-1- naphthyl)hydrazono]naphthalene- 2,7-disulfonate
Melting point: 248°F (120°C)
Soluble in: Water
Hazard statements: H315, H319, H335
PubChem CID: 13506