Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Food Yellow no. 4 Aluminum Lake (CAS: 12225-21-7)?
Answer
Food Yellow no. 4 Aluminum Lake (CAS: 12225-21-7) is primarily used as a food coloring agent in the food industry. It is added to enhance the color of food products, including beverages, confections, baked goods, and condiments. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a coloring agent for tablets and capsules.
About
CAS No
12225-21-7
English Name
Food Yellow no. 4 Aluminum Lake
Molecular Formula
C16H9AlN4O9S2
Molecular Weight
492.4 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1N=NC2C(=NN(C2=O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3]
InChIKey
KEHJATRTHJTLNR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 12:55
