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Pigments & Colorants

Erythrosine

CAS: 16423-68-0

Overview

Erythrosine (CAS 16423-68-0 ), also known as E127 and erythrosine sodium anhydrous, is a synthetic red dye derived from fluorone. It delivers a bright cherry-pink to red coloration across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

It is one of the few certified red colorants approved for specific food uses in multiple regulatory markets. This makes it a reliable option for formulators working within defined compliance frameworks and strict safety guidelines.

In food manufacturing, it is used to color maraschino cherries, candied fruits, and certain confectionery products where a vivid red shade is required. Pharmaceutical tablet coatings and oral dosage forms use it for product identification.

In printing inks and packaging, it contributes to red and pink tones in water-based ink formulations. The textile and paper industries apply it as a dye for specialty coloring processes where its fluorescent properties support visual effects.

The product is supplied as a fine red powder or water-soluble granules. It is available in food-grade specifications certified to FCC and E127 standards, ensuring high purity for human consumption and safety.

Pharmaceutical-grade material is also available meeting USP and BP requirements. Technical-grade material is offered for industrial dyeing and printing applications where specific regulatory certifications are not required.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point693.2 °C
Density0.98
Flash Point285°C
Appearancered to brown powder
ColorDeep red to brown
FormFine Powder
Water SolubilitySoluble in water
Vapor Pressure0Pa at 25℃
pH6-7 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P-1.163 at 25℃

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code32129000
UN Number3077
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

erythrosine sodium anhydrous | Disodium 2-(2457-tetraiodo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate | E127 | 3'6'-dihydroxy-2'4'5'7'-tetraiodospiro[2-benzofuran-39'-xanthene]-1-one | FD & C red no. 3 | RefChem:591122 | Fluorescein2′4′5′7′-tetraiodo-disodium salt | Erythrosine B

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
16423-68-0
EC Number
240-474-8
Mol. Weight
835.9
HS Code
32129000

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