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Amaranth Dye

Medical Definition: 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)
Guide Notes: the plant AMARANTH see AMARANTHUS is also available; D25-26 qualif
Also Called: FD & C Red No. 2
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 915-67-3
Previously Indexed: Azo Compounds (1969-1975),Naphthalenesulfonates (1974)

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