Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to Food Blue No 1 Aluminum Lake (CAS: 68921-42-6) in synthesis?
Answer
There are several alternatives to Food Blue No 1 Aluminum Lake (CAS: 68921-42-6) in synthesis, including other aluminum lakes such as Food Blue No 2 Aluminum Lake and Food Blue No 5 Aluminum Lake. Additionally, synthetic dyes like Brilliant Blue FCF and Ponceau 4R can serve as substitutes. These alternatives offer similar color properties but may have different regulatory requirements and processing conditions.
About
CAS No
68921-42-6
English Name
Food Blue No 1 Aluminum Lake
Molecular Formula
C37H36N2O9S3
Molecular Weight
748.9 g/mol
SMILES
CCN(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=C3C=CC(=[N+](CC)CC4=CC(=CC=C4)S(=O)(=O)O)C=C3)C5=CC=CC=C5S(=O)(=O)O
InChIKey
CTRXDTYTAAKVSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-02 14:17
