Compound Q&A
What is Acid Yellow 17 (CAS: 6359-98-4)?
Answer
Acid Yellow 17 (CAS: 6359-98-4) is a synthetic azo dye used as a food coloring. It is a bright yellow pigment with a molecular formula of C18H11N3Na2O6S2. It is water-soluble and is commonly used in food products, textiles, and inks.
About
CAS No
6359-98-4
English Name
Acid Yellow 17 (Technical Grade)
Molecular Formula
C16H10Cl2N4Na2O7S2
Molecular Weight
551.29 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].[Na+].CC1=NN(C(O)=C1\N=N\C1=CC=C(C=C1)S([O-])(=O)=O)C1=CC(Cl)=C(C=C1Cl)S([O-])(=O)=O
InChIKey
FTZLWXQKVFFWLY-LLIZZRELSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-10-03 16:47
