Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Allura Red AC (FD&C Red 40):
A red
diazo dye
, formed by the
diazo coupling reaction
. Used in food and cosmetics.
Molecular structure
of Allura Red AC, a red
diazo dye
.
An
aqueous
solution of Allura Red AC.
Related terms:
Diazonium salt
,
diazotization
,
prontosil
,
sulfonic acid
,
salt
,
naphthalene
,
phenol
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