Food Yellow

Name: Food Yellow
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049529

About Food Yellow

Listed under CAS 15790-07-5, Food Yellow is an organometallic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C16H9AlN2O7S2 and its molecular weight is 432.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is aluminum 6-oxido-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate. It is also known as FD and C Yellow No. 6-aluminum lake or Certolake Sunset Yellow.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include carbon–carbon bond formation, grignard and organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

We offer Food Yellow in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Carbon–carbon bond formation
Grignard & organometallic chemistry
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Food Yellow
Catalogue No.	VQ-049529
CAS Number	15790-07-5
IUPAC name	aluminum 6-oxido-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₉AlN₂O₇S₂
Molecular weight	432.4 g/mol
Exact mass	431.9667
InChIKey	FFVVMXXUKCHQFS-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1N=NC2=C(C=CC3=C2C=CC(=C3)S(=O)(=O)[O-])[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3]
PubChem CID	61817

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 9
TPSA	179 Å²
Synonyms	FD&C Yellow No. 6-aluminum lake, Certolake Sunset Yellow, Aluminum lake sunset yellow, Sunset Yellow Lake, Aluminum, 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, C.I. 15985 Aluminum Lake, FD and C Aluminum lake yellow 6, C.I. Food Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake, C.I. Food Yellow 3 Aluminium Lake, Sunset yellow aluminum lake

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Food Yellow?

The CAS Registry Number of Food Yellow is 15790-07-5. It is also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6-aluminum lake, Certolake Sunset Yellow, Aluminum lake sunset yellow.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Food Yellow?

Food Yellow has the molecular formula C16H9AlN2O7S2 and a molecular weight of 432.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is aluminum 6-oxido-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Food Yellow can I order?

We supply Food Yellow, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Food Yellow?

Yes. Every lot of Food Yellow is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Food Yellow be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Food Yellow worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.