Product Description
FDC Blue #2, Food Blue 1, Indigo Carmine Powder
Indigo Carmine, also known as FDC Blue #2 or Food Blue 1, (comes in powder form). It 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.
Key Features
- 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
Product Specifications:
| Property | Value |
| EC Number | 212-728-8 |
| CAS Number | 860-22-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 466.35 |
| Color Index Number | 73015 |
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Perfect for Food and Beverage Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Companies, Laboratory Technicians, Chemical Suppliers, Food Safety Inspectors.
