Tartrazine

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Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon-yellow azo dye widely used as a coloring agent in food, cosmetics, and industrial formulations.

Appearance

Bright yellow powder or granules

Application

Used in food, beverages, cosmetics, detergents, and pharmaceuticals

Boiling point

Decomposes before boiling

Cas no

1934-21-0

Flash point

Not applicable

Molecular formula

C16H9N4Na3O9S2

Odour

Odourless

Primary use

Food coloring, cosmetic & detergent formulations

Reactivity

Stable under normal conditions

Shelf life

24 months

Solubility

Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

Storage conditions

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight