Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Amaranth (CAS: 915-67-3)?
Answer
Amaranth (CAS: 915-67-3) is widely used in the food industry as a natural red coloring agent, particularly in beverages, candies, and breakfast cereals. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for drug formulation and in research for studying colorants and their properties. Additionally, it is used in cosmetics and as a dietary supplement due to its antioxidant properties.
About
CAS No
915-67-3
English Name
Amaranth
Molecular Formula
C20H11N2Na3O10S3
Molecular Weight
604.47 g/mol
SMILES
c1ccc2c(c1)c(ccc2S(=O)(=O)[O-])N=Nc3c4ccc(cc4cc(c3O)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
WLDHEUZGFKACJH-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
