BRILLIANT BLUE FCF

Brilliant Blue FCF is used in tablets and syrups in the pharmaceutical industry to provide them with an appealing and distinctive look.
Brilliant Blue FCF is also used in the animal feed industry to differentiate various feeds such as poultry, swine, or cattle.
Brilliant Blue FCF is extensively used in the food industry for coloring beverages, candies, dairy products, desserts, and processed foods.

CAS Number: 3844-45-9
EC Number: 223-339-8
Molecular Formula: C₃₇H₃₄N₂Na₂O₉S₃
Molecular Weight: 792.84 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate, FD&C Blue No.1, Acid blue 9, D&C Blue No. 4, Atracid Blue FG, Acilan Turquoise Blue AE, Aizen Brilliant Blue FCF, Alzen Food Blue No. 1, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, C.I. 42090, CI Food Blue 2, Basacid Blue 755, Sulfacid Brilliant Blue 5 J, Neolan Blue E-A, Brilliant Blue FD, Brilliant Blue Lake, Blue #1 Lake, Bucacid Azure Blue, Brilliant Blue FCF, Brilliant Blue, FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue 1206, FD & C Blue no. 1, Fenazo Blue XI, Japan Blue 1, Merantine Blue EG, Cosmetic Blue Lake, Hexacol Brilliant Blue A, Brilliant Blue FCF supra, Japan Blue No. 1, Intracid Pure Blue L, Usacert Blue No. 1, FDC Blue No. 1, Food Blue Dye No. 1, Modr Kysela 9, Aizen Food Blue No. 2, Modr Brilantni FCF, blue no. 1, C.I. ACID BLUE 9, DISODIUM SALT, Canacert Brilliant Blue FCF, Modr Potravinarska 2, Usacert FD and C Blue No. 1, D&C Blue No. 1, 1206 Blue, PPQ093M8HR, DTXSID2020189, H3R47K3TBD, DTXCID40189, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, inner salt, disodium salt, CI Food Blue 2, RefChem:570234, VIBRACOLOR BLUE ABL9, brilliant blue, disodium salt, brilliant blue diammonium salt, INS NO.133, COVACAP BLEU W 6102, INS-133, brilliant blue FCF, diammonium salt, CI-(1975)NO.42900, E-133, 223-339-8, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sul-fophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, Hydroxide, Inner Salt, Disodium Salt, Food Blue 2, 3844-45-9, Erioglaucine disodium salt, Food Blue No. 1, Dolkwal Brilliant Blue, Acid Sky Blue A, Food Blue 1, MFCD00012141, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, CHEMBL3184128, CHEBI:82411, Acid Blue 9;FD&C Blue No. 1;E133, Benzenemethanaminium,N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, disodiumsalt, Disodium 2-((4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino)phenyl)(4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)iminio)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl)benzenesulfonate, disodium;2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate, Modr Kysela 9 [Czech], Brilliant Blue FCF (Technical Grade), CCRIS 97, Blue FCF, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:2), Modr Brilantni FCF [Czech], Sodium 2-((4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino)phenyl)(4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)iminio)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl)benzenesulfonate, Food Blue No.1, Modr Potravinarska 2 [Czech], Brilliant blue FCF, disodium salt, Brilliant Blue E 133, EINECS 223-339-8, UNII-H3R47K3TBD, UNII-PPQ093M8HR, Erioglaucin A, HSDB 7972, Edible pigment carmine, Edible pigment fruit green, Edible pigment bright black, Edible pigment lemon yellow, SCHEMBL124486, SCHEMBL124487, orb1299522, orb3139363, SCHEMBL29350843, SCHEMBL29536371, MSK2422, SGHZXLIDFTYFHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L, Tox21_300516, BDBM50574568, Brilliant Blue 0.5 mg/mL in Water, AKOS037643360, FB19007, NCGC00254363-01, Ammonium, ethyl(4-(p-(ethyl(m-sulfobenzyl)amino)-alpha-(o-sulfophenyl)benzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)(m-sulfobenzyl)-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, AS-15303, DA-71735, Dihydrogen (ethyl)(4-(4-(ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)amino)-2'-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)(3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt, disodium 2-{(Z)-(4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino}phenyl)[(4Z)-4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}benzenesulfonate, CAS-3844-45-9, B0790, F0147, C19352, D88693, F046732, Q420093, disodium 2-{(Z)-(4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino}phenyl)[(4Z)-4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}benzene-1-sulfonate, DISODIUM N-ETHYL-N-4-((4-(ETHYL((3-SULFOPHENYL)METHYL)AMINO)PHENYL)(2-SULFOPHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)-3-SULFOBENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, DISODIUM SALT OF ETHYL(4-(P-(ETHYL(M-SULFOBENZYL)AMINO)-(ALPHA)-(O-SULFOPHENYL) BENZYLIDENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)(M-SULFOBENZYL) AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE INNER SALT, disodium,2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate, N-Ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfobenzeneme- thanaminium hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, sodium 2-((E)-(4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino)phenyl)((E)-4-(ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)iminio)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl)benzenesulfonate, Erioglaucine disodium salt, Acid Blue 9, Alphazurine FG, FD&C BLUE No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 1, Disodium 2-{(Z)-(4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino}phenyl)[(4Z)-4-{ethyl[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]iminio}cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl}benzene-1-sulfonate, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[(4Z)-4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:2), 3844-45-9, FD & C Blue No. 1 (Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, disodium salt), Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, disodium salt, Benzenemethaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene-3-sulfo]-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-,inner salt, disodium salt, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:2), Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl, methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-,ydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, Blue FCF, BRILLIANT BLUE FCF, C.I. ACID BLUE 9, DISODIUM SALT, C.I. FOOD BLUE, C.I. FOOD BLUE 2, CI 42090 sodium salt, dihidrogeno(etil)[4-[4-[etil(3-sulfonatobencil)]amino]-2'-sulfonatobencidriliden]ciclohexa-2,5-dien-1-iliden](3-sulfonatobencil)amonio, sal de disodio, dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt, Dihydrogen(ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulfonatobenzhydryliden]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yliden](3-sulfonatobenzyl)ammonium, Dinatriumsalz, Dihydrogeno(ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulfonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulfonatobenzyl)ammonium, sel de disodium, dihydrogeno(ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulfonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1-ylidene](3-sulfonatobenzyl)ammonium, sel de disodium, Disodium erioglaucine, FD AND C BLUE NO. 1, N-Ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl] (2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfobenzenemethanaminium hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt, Aizen Food Blue No. 2, Brilliant Blue FCF Supra, Canacert Brilliant Blue FCF, Cosmetic Blue Lake, EINECS 223-339-8, FD & C Blue No. 1, FDC Blue No. 1, Fenazo Blue XI, Food Blue Dye No. 1, Hexacol Brilliant Blue A, Intracid Pure Blue L, Japan Blue 1, Japan Blue No. 1, Merantine Blue EG, Usacert Blue No. 1, Usacert FD and C Blue No. 1, Modr Brilantni FCF, Modr Kysela 9, Modr Potravinarska 2, UNII-H3R47K3TBD, FD&C Blue 1, Brilliant Blue E 133, D&C Blue No. 1, Brilliant Blue FCF, disodium salt, Brilliant Blue, 1314116-65-8, 145087-80-5, 511534-53-5, 70992-30-2, 73319-02-5, 82526-32-7, 83155-13-9, 1848225-75-1

Brilliant Blue FCF is a reddish-blue powder and is used for coloring foods.
Also known as Blue 1 or E133, Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic dye produced using aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum.
Brilliant Blue FCF has an alkali, heat, and light stability of 5.

This bright blue color, Brilliant Blue FCF, is often found in ice cream, ice pops, icings, blue curacao, and blue raspberry flavored products.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a water-soluble dye and an important hue in synthetic food-color manufacturing.
Brilliant Blue FCF is derived from petroleum, with the chemical composition C37H34N2Na2O9S3.

Brilliant Blue FCF is known for its deep and rich blue hue that gives a vivid appealing look to various products.
Brilliant Blue FCF offers a sophisticated appearance for a wide range of products such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc., and comes in liquids, powders, and gels.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a dye.

Brilliant Blue FCF gives coloration through the solution.
For coloration, Brilliant Blue FCF, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium (like water, milk or any convenient medium which is compatible to final product).
Brilliant Blue FCF, also known by the E-number E133, is a synthetic blue dye widely used in the food, cosmetic, textile, and cleaning product industries.

Brilliant Blue FCF is water-soluble, colorfast, and highly versatile.
Brilliant Blue FCF occurs as a dark purple to bronze powder or granules.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a triphenylmethane dye, and is principally the disodium salt of ethyl [4-p– [ethyl(m-sulfobenzyl)amino] -α−(o-sulfophenyl)benzylidene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene] (m-sulfobenzyl)ammonium hydroxide inner salt and may be converted to the corresponding aluminum lake.

Brilliant Blue FCF is an organic molecular entity.
Erioglaucine A disodium salt, Brilliant Blue FCF, is used as a food additive [EAFUS] ("EAFUS: Everything Added to Food in the United States.
Coal tar derivative food dye; Brilliant Blue FCF is used as the di-NH4 or di-Na salts; RN given refers to parent cpd

Brilliant Blue FCF is water-soluble.
Brilliant Blue FCF is known as E133 among food colorings..
Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic food powder coloring agent.

Brilliant Blue FCF is used as a coloring agent in the production of liquid and solid substances in the food industry.
Brilliant Blue FCF is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or Acid Blue 9.
Brilliant Blue FCF gives the products it is used in a light blue color.

Brilliant Blue FCF has no known side effects.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a sulfonated triphenylmethane dye designed for high color strength and stability.
The presence of sulfonic acid groups in Brilliant Blue FCF's structure enhances its water solubility, making it particularly suitable for aqueous systems such as beverages and liquid pharmaceuticals.

Brilliant Blue FCF produces a bright cyan-blue color and is often used alone or blended with other dyes to achieve a wide range of shades.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a vibrant cool blue colour (133) used extensively in many food applications due to its excellent all-round stability, high colour strength.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Brilliant Blue FCF is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or acid blue 9.
Brilliant Blue FCF is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090.
Brilliant Blue FCF has the appearance of a blue powder and is soluble in water and glycerol, with a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers.

Brilliant Blue FCF is one of the oldest FDA-approved color additives, having been permanently listed for use in food and ingested drugs in 1969.
Brilliant Blue FCF is generally considered nontoxic and safe for consumption.
Brilliant Blue FCF is usually a disodium salt.

The diammonium salt, Brilliant Blue FCF, has a CAS number 2650-18-2.
Calcium and potassium salts are also permitted.
Brilliant Blue FCF can also appear as an aluminium lake.

The chemical formula of Brilliant Blue FCF is C37H34N2Na2O9S3.
Many attempts have been made to find similarly colored natural dyes that are as stable as brilliant blue FCF.
Blue pigments must possess many chemical traits, including pi-bond conjugation, aromatic rings, heteroatoms and heteroatom groups, and ionic charges in order to absorb low energy red light.

Brilliant Blue FCF (also known as FD&C Blue No.1, Food Blue 2, Acid Blue 9, D&C Blue No. 4, Alzen Food Blue No. 1, Alphazurine, Atracid Blue FG, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, and C.I. 42090) is a colorant that may be added to foods and other substances to induce a color change.
Brilliant Blue FCF is denoted by E Number E133.

Brilliant Blue FCF has the appearance of a reddish-blue powder.
Brilliant Blue FCF is soluble in water; solution has maximum absorption at about 630 nm.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic dye derived from coal tar.

Brilliant Blue FCF can be combined with tartrazine (E102) to produce various shades of green.
Brilliant Blue FCF has the capacity for inducing an allergic reaction.
Brilliant Blue FCF is one of the colorants that the Hyperactive Children's 

Brilliant Blue FCF is usually a disodium salt.
The diammonium salt has CAS number .
Calcium and potassium salts are also permitted.

Brilliant Blue FCF can also appear as an aluminium lake.
The chemical formation of Brilliant Blue FCF is C37H34N2Na2O9S3.
Brilliant Blue FCF is poorly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and 95% of the absorbed dye can be found in the faeces.

Brilliant Blue FCF is also thought to react with certain bile pigments to form green faeces.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a captivating synthetic dye known for its vibrant blue hue.
Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic triarylmethane dye that serves as a vibrant blue color additive in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and other products.

Brilliant Blue FCF's chemical structure is the disodium salt of ethyl [4-[p-[ethyl (m-sulfobenzyl) amino]-α-(o-sulfophenyl) benzylidene] - 2,5-cyclohexadienylidene] (m-sulfobenzyl) ammonium hydroxide inner salt, with the molecular formula C₃₇H₃₄N₂Na₂O₉S₃ and CAS number 3844-45-9.
Known by synonyms such as FD&C Blue No. 1 in the United States, E 133 in the European Union, and C.I. Acid Blue 9 internationally, Brilliant Blue FCF is water-soluble and heat-stable, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
First approved for use in the United States in the early 20th century and permanently listed by the FDA in 1969, brilliant blue FCF has been a staple synthetic colorant due to its bright hue and stability in acidic environments.

USES and APPLICATIONS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Food: Brilliant Blue FCF is perfect for coloring candy, desserts, baked goods, soft drinks, soups, and sauces.
Cosmetics: Brilliant Blue FCF is ideal for soaps, creams, and other colored cosmetic products.
Technical applications: Brilliant Blue FCF is used in the textile and cleaning product industries.

Brilliant Blue FCF is extensively used in a variety of products.
Brilliant Blue FCF is a favorable option for the food manufacturers that they use in their products such as Confectionery (candies, chewing gum), Beverages (soft drinks, sports drinks), Dairy products (ice creams, yogurts), Baked goods (cakes, frostings), etc.

Food grade Brilliant Blue FCF is used in tablets and syrups in the pharmaceutical industry to provide them with an appealing and distinctive look.
In the cosmetics industry, Brilliant Blue FCF provides a vibrant and appealing look to various items like lipsticks, nail paints, creams, etc.
Water-soluble synthetic blue dye, Brilliant Blue FCF, is also used in the animal feed industry to differentiate various feeds such as poultry, swine, or cattle.

Brilliant Blue FCF is extensively used in the food industry for coloring beverages, candies, dairy products, desserts, and processed foods.
Brilliant Blue FCF is especially common in soft drinks, sports drinks, and ice creams where a bright blue appearance is desired.
In pharmaceuticals, Brilliant Blue FCF is used to color tablets, capsules, and syrups, aiding in product identification and consumer appeal.

Brilliant Blue FCF is also used in medical diagnostics, for example as a tracer dye in certain procedures.
In cosmetics, Brilliant Blue FCF is used in products such as shampoos, mouthwashes, and personal care items.
Additionally, Brilliant Blue FCF has applications in textiles, inks, and laboratory staining due to its strong coloration and solubility properties.

Brilliant Blue FCF is then used for the coloration of final product.
Brilliant Blue FCF can be used in cosmetic products.
Brilliant Blue FCF is used to add color to beverages, desserts, iced drinks, popsicles, flavored drinks, confectionery, playdough, colored stone production, and ice cream products.

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a blue coloring agent in processed foods, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Like many other color additives, the primary use of Brilliant Blue FCF is to correct or enhance natural coloring or to give colorless compounds a vivid hue.
In the United States, of the two approved blue food dyes (the other being Indigo carmine, or FD&C Blue #2), brilliant blue FCF is the more common of the two.

As a blue color, brilliant blue FCF is often found in cotton candy, ice cream, canned processed peas, packet soups, bottled food colorings, icings, ice pops, blueberry flavored products, children's medications, dairy products, sweets, soft drinks, and drinks, especially the liqueur Blue Curaçao.
Brilliant Blue FCF is also used in soaps, shampoos, mouthwash and other hygiene and cosmetics applications.

Brilliant Blue FCF can be used in cosmetics, ingested drugs, and foods, including dietary supplements, breakfast cereals, cakes and cupcakes, candies, chewing gum, dairy products, decorations for baking, flavored water and frozen treats.
Brilliant blue FCF is extensively used as a water tracer agent.

Due to its ability to retain color for long periods of time, brilliant blue FCF outperforms other dye tracers.
Additionally, brilliant blue FCF has a low toxicity level that is favorable for the environment.
However, brilliant blue FCF has different impacts on varying soils.

Brilliant blue FCF is attracted to and sorbed in acidic soils due to its large size and ionic charge.
Soil composition and flow velocity also affect the level of sorption of brilliant blue FCF.
Brilliant blue FCF dye within beverages items—such as soda—can be used in the blue bottle experiment.

In such foods, both Brilliant Blue FCF and reducing agents are incorporated in the same solution.
When the solution is blue, oxygen is present.
On the addition of NaOH, a reaction occurs that removes the oxygen, turning the solution clear.

The dye turns back to blue once Brilliant Blue FCF is reoxidized by swirling the solution, incorporating oxygen from the air as an oxidizing agent.
Brilliant Blue FCF is often found in ice cream, tinned processed peas, dairy products, sweets, and drinks.
Brilliant Blue FCF is also used in soaps, shampoos, and other hygiene and cosmetics applications.

In soil science, Brilliant Blue FCF is applied in tracing studies to visualize infiltration and water distribution in the soil.
Commonly found in products like candies, beverages, baked goods, ice creams, mouthwashes, and contact lens solutions, brilliant blue FCF enhances visual appeal without significantly altering flavor or texture.

APPLICATIONS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF IN FOOD, TEXTILES, AND RESEARCH:
The unique chemical structure of Brilliant Blue FCF lends itself to a wide range of applications.
In the food industry, Brilliant Blue FCF is employed as a food colorant to enhance the visual appeal of products.
Additionally, its compatibility with textiles allows Brilliant Blue FCF to be used in dyeing fabrics.
Moreover, researchers utilize Brilliant Blue FCF's chemical properties in scientific studies and experiments.

FUTURE PERSPECTIVES AND INNOVATIONS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
As our understanding of the Brilliant Blue FCF chemical structure deepens, new applications and innovations are likely to emerge.
This section discusses potential future developments and areas where this dye could find novel applications, including emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research.
The chemical structure of Brilliant Blue FCF forms the foundation for its vibrant color and diverse applications.
By unraveling Brilliant Blue FCF's molecular composition, we gain a deeper understanding of its properties and explore its potential in various industries.
As research and innovation progress, further insights into the Brilliant Blue FCF chemical structure are expected to unlock new possibilities and applications for this captivating dye.

CHARACTERISTICS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant Blue FCF is characterized by its high tinctorial strength, meaning only small quantities are required to achieve intense coloration.
Brilliant Blue FCF provides a clean, bright blue shade and is often used in combination with yellow dyes to produce green colors.
Brilliant Blue FCF shows good resistance to pH changes within typical food ranges and has relatively good light stability compared to some other synthetic dyes.
Additionally, Brilliant Blue FCF has low reactivity with most food components, which helps maintain consistent color during storage.

HISTORY of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant Blue FCF was first synthesized in the early 20th century as part of the development of synthetic dyes derived from coal tar and aniline compounds.
Brilliant Blue FCF gained regulatory prominence in the United States when it was among the first synthetic colorants certified for food use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
In 1969, following a safety review prompted by concerns over certain synthetic colorants, Brilliant Blue FCF was one of the few dyes permanently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Brilliant Blue FCF's vivid hue, water solubility, chemical stability, and low toxicity contributed to its widespread use.
Despite ongoing interest in natural blue alternatives, Brilliant Blue FCF continues to be widely used in commercial products.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant Blue FCF typically appears as a reddish-blue to dark blue powder or granules.
Brilliant Blue FCF is highly soluble in water, forming a deep blue solution, while being only slightly soluble in ethanol and insoluble in nonpolar organic solvents such as hexane.
Brilliant Blue FCF exhibits strong absorption in the visible region, usually around 628–630 nm, which is responsible for its vivid blue color.

Chemically, Brilliant Blue FCF is relatively stable under normal storage conditions, especially in neutral to slightly acidic environments.
However, Brilliant Blue FCF may degrade when exposed to strong oxidizing agents, high temperatures, or prolonged light exposure.
Brilliant Blue FCF is stable across a moderate pH range but may show reduced stability in highly alkaline conditions.

Brilliant Blue FCF has good compatibility with many food matrices and maintains its color well during processing, including heat treatments such as baking or pasteurization.
Brilliant Blue FCF does not have a sharp melting point, as it decomposes upon heating rather than melting cleanly.
The presence of sulfonate groups contributes to Brilliant Blue FCF's ionic nature and enhances its dispersion in aqueous systems.

PRODUCTION of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic dye produced by the condensation of 2-formylbenzenesulfonic acid and the appropriate aniline followed by oxidation.
Brilliant Blue FCF can be combined with tartrazine (E102) to produce various shades of green.

BENEFITS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
One of the main advantages of Brilliant Blue FCF is its excellent solubility in water, which allows for easy formulation in liquid systems.
Brilliant Blue FCF provides consistent and reproducible color with high intensity, reducing the amount needed in formulations.
Brilliant Blue FCF is also relatively stable during processing and storage, maintaining its color under typical manufacturing conditions.
Brilliant Blue FCF's compatibility with other dyes allows manufacturers to create a wide range of color shades.

HISTORY of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant Blue FCF was first synthesized in the early 20th century by chemists who wanted to expand the range of available artificial colours.
The composition of Brilliant Blue FCF includes aromatic compounds that allow this dye to produce a strong blue colour when dissolved.
In the mid of the 20th century,Brilliant Blue FCF gained popularity for its ability to deliver vibrant, appealing, and consistent colour to many foods and drink products.
In 1969, Brilliant Blue FCF was approved by the FDA for use in various products in the United States.
Today, Brilliant Blue FCF is used by manufacturers in various applications such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more, on a global level.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Molecular Structure and Formula
Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye, featuring a central carbon atom bonded to three aromatic rings, which imparts its characteristic blue color through conjugated π-electron systems.

The molecule's structure includes ethyl and benzylamine substituents on the phenyl rings, along with sulfonate groups that contribute to its ionic nature and solubility properties.
The chemical formula of Brilliant blue FCF is C37H34N2Na2O9S3.
Its molecular weight is 792.85 g/mol.
Brilliant Blue FCF is identified by CAS number 3844-45-9 and Color Index number 42090.

Brilliant blue FCF is disodium 2-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl]-[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate, where the triarylmethane core features extended conjugation via a quinoid-like dienylidene system, and sulfonate groups on the meta positions of the benzyl moieties enhance water solubility.
This structure allows for a leuco (colorless) form that can be oxidized to the colored cationic form under appropriate conditions.

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
The chemical structure of Brilliant Blue FCF is characterized by its distinct arrangement of atoms, bonds, and functional groups.
This section provides an overview of Brilliant Blue FCF's molecular formula, highlighting the key elements that contribute to its vivid blue color.

PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
By examining the chemical structure of Brilliant Blue FCF, we gain insights into its properties and characteristics.
These include Brilliant Blue FCF's solubility, stability, and compatibility with different materials.
Understanding these traits is essential for harnessing Brilliant Blue FCF's potential applications in various industries.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Brilliant blue FCF is typically observed as a dark blue to reddish-blue powder or granular solid, which imparts a vivid blue color when dissolved.
Brilliant Blue FCF exhibits high solubility in water, approximately 120 g/L at 20°C, making it suitable for aqueous applications, while it shows slight solubility in ethanol (around 15 g/L) and is insoluble in non-polar solvents such as oils.
Brilliant Blue FCF does not have a defined melting point, instead decomposing at 283°C without melting.

In aqueous solutions, Brilliant blue FCF displays a maximum absorption wavelength at approximately 628 nm, responsible for its characteristic bright blue hue.
Regarding stability, Brilliant Blue FCF maintains integrity in a broad pH range of 3 to 10 and demonstrates good resistance to light and heat up to 100°C, with excellent thermal stability at that temperature.
Brilliant Blue FCF is generally resistant to oxidation under normal conditions but may degrade in extreme alkaline environments above pH 11.

PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
SYNTHESIS METHODS
Brilliant blue FCF, a synthetic triarylmethane dye, is primarily synthesized through the acid-catalyzed condensation of 2-formylbenzenesulfonic acid (also known as o-sulfobenzaldehyde) with a mixture of 3-[(N-ethyl-N-phenylamino)methyl]benzenesulfonic acid (3-EPABSA) and its 2- and 4-isomeric forms (2- and 4-EPABSA), followed by oxidation of the resulting leuco base of the triarylmethane structure.

This process builds the central methane carbon attached to three aryl rings, with sulfonic acid groups incorporated for water solubility.
The reactants derive from aniline derivatives historically obtained from coal tar processing.
The key reaction steps begin with the formation of a Schiff base intermediate via nucleophilic addition of the secondary amine from the EPABSA mixture to the carbonyl group of 2-formylbenzenesulfonic acid, typically under acidic conditions to activate the aldehyde.

This imine then undergoes further condensation and cyclization involving additional aniline derivative molecules, yielding the colorless leuco base of the triarylmethane structure.
Sulfonation is inherently provided by the sulfonic groups on the starting materials, ensuring the product's solubility in aqueous media.
The final step involves oxidation of the leuco base to the vibrant blue quinoid form, commonly using lead dioxide or sodium dichromate as oxidants, though air oxidation has also been reported in some variants.

Impurity control is critical during synthesis, particularly monitoring for mono- and di-substituted byproducts like 3-[N-ethyl-N-(4-sulfophenyl)amino]methylbenzenesulfonic acid (m,p-ESBSA), which arises from incomplete or aberrant condensation of isomeric amines and can affect dye purity.
These impurities are quantified using techniques such as HPLC to ensure compliance with specifications, typically limiting subsidiary colors to no more than 15% of the total dye content.

USAGE of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
The food dye, Brilliant Blue FCF, can be added directly to dough, beverages, or water-based cosmetic preparations, depending on the application.
If needed, Brilliant Blue FCF can be diluted into a solution with distilled water.
A 1% solution is sufficient to color dough or icing.
20 g is enough for 2 liters, and 1 kg for 100 liters of a 1% solution.
1 g dye + 99 ml water = 100 ml 1% solution
10 g dye + 990 ml water = 1 liter 1% solution
Brilliant Blue FCF can be mixed with E102 to create a green color.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
Chemical formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Molar mass: 792.85 g/mol
Melting point: 283 °C (decomposes)
Solubility in water: soluble
CAS Number: 3844-45-9
EC Number: 223-339-8
Molecular Formula: C₃₇H₃₄N₂Na₂O₉S₃
Molecular Weight: 792.84 g/mol
Molecular Weight: 792.9 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 10
Rotatable Bond Count: 9
Exact Mass: 792.12218275 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 792.12218275 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area: 203 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 53
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 1510
Isotope Atom Count: 0

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Physical state: powder
Color: dark red
Odor: odourless

Melting point/freezing point: Melting point: 283 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: Not applicable
Autoignition temperature: does not ignite
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity: Viscosity, kinematic: No data available; Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: 10 g/l at 23 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: < -6,4 at 23 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected (ECHA)
Vapor pressure: No data available
Density: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapour density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: Not classified as explosive.
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available

FIRST AID MEASURES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of BRILLIANT BLUE FCF:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available