Pigments & Dyes
FD&C BLUE 2 Powder, Indigo Carmine, Food Blue 1
Versatile water-soluble Blue dye for diverse applications.
- Article code
- FDCBLUE2
- CAS
- 860-22-0
- Category
- Pigments & Dyes
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Properties
- Article / SKU
- FDCBLUE2
- EC Number
- 212-728-8
- CAS Number
- 860-22-0
- Molecular Weight
- 466.35
- Color Index Number
- 73015
Packaging options
- 1 Lb
- 3 Ounces
Details
Indigo Carmine, also known as FDC Blue #2 or Food Blue 1, is a water-soluble organic dye derived from indigo through aromatic sulfonation. Approved for use as a food colorant in the United States and European Union, it imparts a vibrant blue hue. Additionally, it serves as a pH indicator, transitioning from blue at pH 11.4 to yellow at 13.0. Its versatility extends to being a redox indicator, turning yellow upon reduction, and a dissolved ozone indicator. Applications range from food coloring to surgical and biological staining. Its EC Number is 212-728-8, CAS Number is 860-22-0, Molecular Weight is 466.35, and Color Index Number is 73015.
Vibrant blue colorant for food and industrial use
Water-soluble and organic
Acts as pH indicator and redox indicator
Also functions as a dissolved ozone indicator
Approved for use in the US and EU
Blue Organic Dye
Water-Soluble Food Colorant
pH Indicator Solution
Redox Indicator Dye
Ozone Indicator Solution