Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Safflower yellow (CAS: 1401-20-3)?
Answer
Safflower yellow (CAS: 1401-20-3) is widely used as a food coloring agent, textile dye, and pharmaceutical ingredient. It is also employed in cosmetics and as a pigment in paints and inks. Its properties make it adaptable for coloration in various industries.
About
CAS No
1401-20-3
English Name
Safflower yellow
Molecular Formula
C43H44O24
Molecular Weight
944.8 g/mol
SMILES
O=C1/C(=C(O)\C=C\c2ccc(O)cc2)C(=O)C(O)(O[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)C(=O)C1CC1=C(O)/C(=C(O)/C=C/c2ccc(O)cc2)C(=O)C(O)(O[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)C1=O
InChIKey
NSGCLTHKBMQHCS-JZMHVEKSSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-24 12:09
