Amaranth Dye
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A sulfonic acid-based naphthylazo dye used as a coloring agent for foodstuffs and medicines and as a dye and chemical indicator. It was banned by the FDA in 1976 for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D000548
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.172.025 D02.455.426.559.847.638.555.200 D02.886.645.600.080.050.650.012 D04.615.638.555.200
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| Concept/Terms |
Amaranth Dye- Amaranth Dye
- Acid Red 27
- Azorubin S
- AR27 Compound
- Compound, AR27
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