Erythrosine (CAS 16423-68-0) — formula C20H8I4O5, molecular weight 835.9; category dyes and pigments.
Erythrosine (CAS 16423-68-0) is a chemical raw material in the dyes and pigments category. Its molecular formula C20H8I4O5 comprises 20 C, 8 H, 4 I, 5 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 835.9. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 303 °C, LogP about 6. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 16423-68-0 |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H8I4O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 835.9 |
| Melting Point | 303 °C |
| LogP | 6 |
| Applications | Cosmetics, Cosmetic colorant, Pigment, U.S. Production: 2023: 108, 000 lb, Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H) |
| Category | Colorants|Food Additives |
Documented applications: Cosmetics, Cosmetic colorant, Pigment, U.S. Production: 2023: 108, 000 lb, Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H).
Erythrosine is a colorant or pigment compound with CAS registry number 16423-68-0 and molecular formula C20H8I4O5 (molecular weight 835.9), belonging to the dyes and pigments segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 16423-68-0
Its molecular formula C20H8I4O5 comprises 20 C, 8 H, 4 I, 5 O atoms.
Also known as: Erythrosine · 赤藓红
Category: dyes and pigments / food additives
The CAS registry number of Erythrosine is 16423-68-0.
Molecular formula C20H8I4O5, molecular weight 835.9.
It is also registered under: Erythrosine, 赤藓红.
Recorded applications: Cosmetics, Cosmetic colorant, Pigment, U.S. Production: 2023: 108, 000 lb, Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H).
Category: Colorants / Food Additives.
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Independent reference data for Erythrosine (CAS 16423-68-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 16423-68-0 |
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| PubChem CID | 3259 |
| Molecular formula | C20H8I4O5 |
| IUPAC name | 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one |
| UNII (FDA) | 1A878FZQ9B |
| Molecular Weight | 835.9 |
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| XLogP3 | 6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 835.6551 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 835.6551 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 76 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 29 |
| Melting Point | 303 °C |
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| Solubility | 0.7 mg/mL |
ERYTHROSINE; E127; 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one; FD & C red no. 3; 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro(2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene)-1-one; FDC Red No. 3; RefChem:591122; Spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one, 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-, disodium salt; 16423-68-0; Erythrosine, sodium anhydrous; NSC-36685; Erythrosin B; Tetraiodofluorescein; 15905-32-5; Solvent Red 140; Iodeosin
| Regulatory & Food Contact | COLOUR: Food Additives CI FOOD RED 14 JECFA ADI: 0-0.1 mg/kg bw The Committee concluded that the new data that have become available since the previous evaluation of erythros ">TRS 1014-JECFA 86/27 FAS 77 JECFA 86/49 |
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| GHS notification summary | 94.9% (37 / 39) |
| GHS notification summary | 94.9% (37 / 39) |
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This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 94.9% (37 of 39) of all reports.
Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 37 of 39 companies (only 5.1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Erythrosine · CAS 16423-68-0 · C20H8I4O5. UNII 1A878FZQ9B. Melting Point: 303 °C; Solubility: 0.7 mg/mL.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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