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CAS NUMBER: 6358-53-8
EC NUMBER: 228-778-9
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C18H16N2O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 308.33
Citrus red 2 is an artificial dye, which belongs to the mono-azo group of dyes.
Citrus red 2 may be used to color orange skins.
Citrus red 2 is an artificial dye.
As a food dye, Citrus red 2 has been permitted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1956 to color the skin of oranges.
Citrus Red 2 is an orange to yellow solid or a dark red powder with a melting point of 156 °C.
Citrus red 2 is not soluble in water, but is readily soluble in many organic solvents.
Citrus red 2 is sometimes used to color oranges.
Citrus red 2 is only permitted to be used on the peel.
Citrus red 2 is permitted when the fruit is intended to be eaten, but is not permitted when the fruit is intended or used for processing, for example to manufacture orange juice.
Citrus red 2 is used on some oranges from the US state of Florida but is banned in the US states of California and Arizona.
Citrus red 2 appears as orange to yellow solid or dark red powder.
Citrus red 2 is a member of azobenzenes.
Citrus red 2 is an azo compound.
Flammable gases are formed by mixing materials in this group with alkali metals.
Explosive combination can occur with strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, peroxides, and sulfides.
The Citrus red 2 feeds on citrus leaves, stems, and fruit as well as Skimmia japonica, rose, and pear.
Citrus red 2 can invade homes in the fall and spring to infest Citrus red 2s on porches and sunrooms.
At first the mites cause a silvery stippling of the leaves as they suck out the contents of the plant cells in the epidermis and mesophyll.
Scratch-like feeding marks turn leaves and green immature fruit noticeably pale.
Injured mature oranges and lemons turn a pale straw yellow.
If uncontrolled, Citrus red 2s may cause complete leaf drop.
Citrus red 2 is one of the most important pests of citrus in tropical areas.
Citrus red 2 reproduces very quickly and under dry conditions can go from egg to adult in only about 12 days.
Citrus red 2s can increase when broad-spectrum pesticides are applied too often for the control of citrus leafminer, and other pests.
This is because the natural enemies of red mite, including predatory mites and ladybird beetles, are also killed by pesticides.
Citrus red 2 shall be used only for coloring the skins of oranges that are not intended or used for processing (or if so used are designated in the trade as Packinghouse elimination) and that meet minimum maturity standards established by or under the laws of the States in which the oranges are grown.
Oranges colored with Citrus Red No. 2 shall bear not more than 2.0 parts per million of such color additive, calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole fruit.
The label of the color additive and any mixtures prepared therefrom and intended solely or in part for coloring purposes shall conform to the requirements of § 70.25 of this chapter.
To meet the requirements of § 70.25 (b) and (c) of this chapter the label shall bear:
The statement (or its equivalent) “To be used only for coloring skins of oranges.”
Directions for use to limit the amount of the color additive to not more than 2.0 parts per million, calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole fruit.
All batches of Citrus red 2 shall be certified in accordance with regulations in part 80 of this chapter.
Citrus red 2 was first recorded in Sydney in 1966 and is established across the Central Coast region of New South Wales.
Citrus red 2 is not a serious pest on the Central Coast where high humidity and natural enemies keep population levels low.
However, Citrus red 2 could be very damaging if Citrus red mite were to spread to inland areas where dry conditions would be more favourable for mite development.
Citrus red mite is an azo compound.
Flammable gases are formed by mixing materials in this group with alkali metals.
Explosive combination can occur with strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, peroxides, and sulfides.
Slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and rape oil.
Citrus red mite or citrus fruits, citrus, orange, tangerine, grapefruit and lemon is a plant community that includes fruit tree species of the genus Citrus with high economic value.
Cultivated forms are grown in all countries whose homeland is China and India, but today has almost a mild climate.
Citrus red mite is cultivated in south and southwestern Anatolia and northeastern Mediterranean regions in Turkey.
They are evergreen, essential oil-bearing small trees.
Citrus red 2s are full, ovoid, shiny and leathery.
Citrus red 2s are in five parts.
Citrus red 2s are fleshy, white or pink in color, fragrant.
Citrus red 2s are yellow and orange, multi-eyed and fleshy and are winter fruits.
Citrus red 2s are sour in taste and rich in vitamin C.
Citrus red 2s contain 3% fat.
While the fruits of these plants are used as food, essential oils are obtained from the fruit shells, leaves or flowers, which are used to give fragrance and flavor in perfumery. Citrus is also used in mixtures of deodorants and eye creams.
Sweet, brightly colored citrus fruits rise like the sun on winter days.
Citrus red 2s are not only delicious and sweet, they should also be consumed for health.
This class of fruit includes lemons, tangerines, oranges and grapefruits, as well as many more.
Citrus red 2 is native to Australia, New Guinea and Southeast Asia.
Citrus red 2 is grown in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world.
Major production centers include Spain, Brazil, China, USA, Mexico and India.
Interestingly, about a third of all citrus fruits are used to make juice.
Citrus red 2 is possible to find all kinds of citrus fruits throughout the year.
Citrus red 2s are an excellent source of vitamin C.
Citrus red 2 is a nutrient that strengthens the immune system and keeps your skin smooth and elastic.
In fact, just one orange contains all the vitamin C you need in a day.
Citrus red 2s also contain other vitamins and minerals that the body needs to function properly, including B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and copper. Additionally, they are rich in plant compounds with various health benefits, including antioxidant effects.
These compounds include more than 60 varieties, and they contain many of the health benefits of citrus fruits.
Citrus red 2s are very nutritious, offering you many vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that help you stay healthy.
Citrus red 2s are a good source of fiber.
Citrus red 2 is recommended to consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories you eat.
Citrus red 2 is estimated that only 4% of men and 13% of women in Turkey receive this amount.
Fiber has a variety of health benefits, including improving digestive health and aiding weight loss.
Oranges are particularly high in soluble fiber, the type of fiber that helps lower cholesterol levels.
Compared to other fruits and vegetables, Citrus red 2s are unique in that they have a higher solubility towards insoluble fiber.
Citrus red 2s are good sources of soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and aid digestion.
A study in Japan found that people who consumed higher amounts of citrus fruits had lower rates of heart disease and stroke.
Citrus red 2 has also been revealed that grapefruit stops the reduction in blood pressure.
Many compounds in Citrus red 2s protect heart health.
Many of the compounds found in Citrus red 2s, called naringin, are powerful antioxidants that benefit the heart in several ways.
Many compounds in Citrus red 2s benefit heart health by increasing cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure.
The antioxidants found in Citrus red 2s have components that are thought to help protect against the cascade of events that cause the nervous system to malfunction.
Some studies in older people have shown that citrus juices can increase brain function.
Citrus red 2s and juices can boost brain function and protect the brain from disease.
Citrus red 2, which is very beneficial for health, is a powerful antioxidant.
Citrus red 2 strengthens the immune system and prevents the development of cancer.
Citrus red 2 protects heart health, regulates blood pressure and cholesterol, reduces insulin resistance.
Citrus red 2 helps to lose weight.
The oil obtained from the bark has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Citrus red 2 reduces the negative effects of depression and stress.
Citrus red 2 cleanses the body of toxins.
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice protects eye health and musculoskeletal system.
Citrus red 2 provides healthy communication of nerve cells.
In addition to all these benefits, grapefruit is a fruit that should be consumed carefully.
Citrus red 2 contains many vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds that cannot be obtained with other foods.
The white fiber tissue in the middle of the grapefruit is the richest in antioxidants and can be safely eaten despite its bitter taste.
Pink and red grapefruit contain more beta-carotene, lycopene, etc. than yellow and white grapefruit.
Citrus red 2 has antioxidant compound.
Citrus red 2 should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight.
Another of the benefits of grapefruit, which is a low-calorie fruit, is that it supports healthy weight loss.
Grapefruit, which makes Citrus red 2 possible to stay full for a long time with its fibrous structure, makes it easier to burn fat with its abundant watery content.
Moreover, the fact that Citrus red 2 is rich in antioxidants leads us to consider grapefruit as one of the sine qua non of a healthy and balanced diet.
In addition to these, Citrus red 2 is possible to see grapefruit as an excellent food in the fight against obesity, which helps to regulate insulin resistance.
For this reason, Citrus red 2 is of great benefit to make grapefruit, which accelerates metabolism, an indispensable part of your snacks.
BENEFITS:
-Rich in Vitamins and Plant Compounds
-Fiber Source
-Low Calories
-Reduces the Risk of Kidney Stones
-Contains Nutrients That Strengthen Heart Health
-Protects Brain Health.
PROPERTIES:
-grade: analytical standard
-Quality Level: 100
-assay: ≥98.5% (HPLC)
-technique(s): HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable
-application(s): cleaning products, cosmetics, food and beverages, personal care
-format: neat
-SMILES string: COc1ccc(OC)c(c1)N=Nc2c(O)ccc3ccccc23
-InChI: 1S/C18H16N2O3/c1-22-13-8-10-17(23-2)15(11-13)19-20-18-14-6-4-3-5-12(14)7-9-16(18)21/h3-11,21H,1-2H3
-InChI key: GJUABKCEXOMRPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SYNONYM:
Solvent red 80
Citrus Red No. 2
CI Solvent Red 80
Cerven rozpoustedlova 80
1-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenylazo)-2-naphthol
1-(2,5-Dimethyloxyphenylazo)-2-naphthol
2,5-Dimethoxy-1-(phenylazo)-2-naphthol
1-[(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
C.I. 12156
1-(1-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-2-naphthol
2,5-Dimethoxybenzeneazo-beta-naphthol
1-((2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenol
Citrus Red No.2
2,5-Dimethoxy-1-phenylazo-2-naphthol
2-Naphthalenol, 1-[(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)azo]-
UNII-2QE5Y68984
1-((2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-2-naphthol
1-[(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol
2-Naphthol, 1-((2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-
C.I. Solvent red 80 (8CI)
2-Naphthalenol, 1-((2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-
2QE5Y68984
