Betanin
Chemical compound
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Betanin, or Beetroot Red, is a red glycosidic food dye obtained from beets; its aglycone, obtained by hydrolyzing away the glucose molecule, is betanidin. As a food additive, its E number is E162. Wikipedia
Molar mass: 550.47 g/mol
Formula: C₂₄H₂₆N₂O₁₃
Colors: Beetroot red
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
PubChem CID: 12300103