Compound Q&A
What industries use Ponceau 3R (CAS: 3564-09-8)?
Answer
Ponceau 3R is widely used in the food industry as a red food dye, particularly in the production of sauces and condiments. It is also utilized in the textile industry for dyeing fabrics and in the plastics industry as a colorant. Additionally, it has applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used as a dye in capsules and tablets.
About
CAS No
3564-09-8
English Name
Ponceau 3R
Molecular Formula
C19H16N2Na2O7S2
Molecular Weight
494.5 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)N=NC2=C3C=CC(=CC3=CC(=C2O)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-])C.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
SWPPXVFKWWEYSV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 06:12
