Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Betanin (CAS: 7659-95-2)?
Answer
Betanin is primarily used as a natural food coloring, particularly in beverages, desserts, and candies. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry for coloring capsules and tablets, and in cosmetics for adding color to products. Additionally, betanin is studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in research.
About
CAS No
7659-95-2
English Name
Betanin
Molecular Formula
C24H26N2O13
Molecular Weight
550.47 g/mol
EINECS
231-628-5
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC2=C(O)C=C3N(C=CC4=CC(=N[C@@H](C4)C(O)=O)C(O)=O)[C@@H](CC3=C2)C(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChIKey
CTMLKIKAUFEMLE-FMOSSLLZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-21 17:24
