SUNSET YELLOW FCF

Sunset yellow FCF (also known as orange yellow S, or C.I. 15985) is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. 
When added to foods sold in the United States Sunset yellow FCF is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, Sunset yellow FCF is denoted by E Number E110.

CAS Number: 2783-94-0 
EC Number: 220-491-7
IUPAC Name: Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonate
Chemical Formula: C16H10N2Na2O7S2

Other names: Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonate, disodium;6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate, 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((p-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodium salt, 6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt, 1-p-Sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate disodium salt, Acid Food Yellow 3, 1351 Yellow, 1899 Yellow, Yellow S, Yellow SY, Yellow Sun, Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow 6, C.I. 15985, Food Yellow 3, E110

Sunset Yellow FCF is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is an organic molecular entity.
Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic yellow dye that provides a reddish-orange shade in applications. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is principally the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2- naphthalenesulfonic acid. 
The trisodium salt of 3-hydroxy-4[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7- naphthalenesulfonic acid may be added in smaller amounts.
Sunset yellow FCF is a petroleum derived orange dye. 

Sunset Yellow FCF occurs as a brown-orange powder or granules. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is principally the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2- naphthalenesulfonic acid and subsidiary coloring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncolored components and may be converted to the corresponding aluminum lake.
Sunset yellow FCF is added to foods as food color additive and is sold as E110 in Europe and as FD&C Yellow in the US.  
Sunset yellow FCF contains 2 hydrocarbon groups joined by 2 nitrogen atoms.

Sunset yellow FCF is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye
Sunset yellow FCF is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with pH-dependent maximum absorption wavelengths. 
Sunset yellow FCF will have a λ max at about 480 nm at pH 1, and a λ max at 443 nm at pH 13.
Sunset yellow FCF is orange-red crystals or a red powder.
Sunset yellow FCF is an azo dye. 

Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow #6) is a colorant. 
Sunset Yellow FCF has good stability to changes in ph, showing no appreciable change at ph 3–8. 
Sunset Yellow FCF has excellent solubility in water with a solubility of 19 g in 100 ml at 25°c. 
Sunset Yellow FCF has moderate stability to light, fair stability to oxidation, good stability to heat, and shows appreciable change in 10% sugar systems. 
Sunset Yellow FCF has a reddishyellow hue and has good tinctorial strength.

Sunset Yellow FCF is principally the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-napthalenesulfonic acid. 
The trisodiumsalt of 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7-napthal-enedisul- fonic acid may be added in small amounts.
The colorant is an orange powder that dissolves in water to give a solution yellow-orange at neutrality or in acid and red-brown in base. 
When dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid, Sunset Yellow FCF yields an orange solution that turns yellow when diluted with water. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is slightly soluble in 95% ethanol.

At high concentrations, Sunset Yellow FCF in solution with water undergoes a phase change from an isotropic liquid to a nematic liquid crystal. 
This occurs between 0.8 M and 0.9 M at room temperature.
Sunset Yellow FCF (also known as Orange Yellow S, and FD&C Yellow 6) is a colourant that may be added to foods to induce a colour change. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is denoted by E Number E110.

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic coal tar and azo yellow dye useful in fermented foods which must be heat treated. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic acid dye containing both NN and CC chromophore groups (pyrazolone dye). 
Sunset Yellow FCF is an orange to red powder or granules; soluble in water; decomposes at melting point 360 C; used in coloring food, cosmetics and meications (FD & C Yellow No.6). 

Sunset Yellow FCF is an anionic dye applied to natural and synthetic fibers, leather, and paper. 
The chemical designation is 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2- Naphthalene sulfonic acid, disodium salt. 
Acid dyes are water-soluble dyes employed mostly in the form of sodium salts of the sulfonic or carboxylic acids. 
Sunset Yellow FCF are anionic which attach strongly to cationic groups in the fibre directly. 
Sunset Yellow FCF, also known as Orange Yellow S, C.I. 15985, or Yellow 6, is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye. 
When in powder form, Sunset Yellow FCF is Reddish-orange, but when dissolved in water, the liquid becomes bright yellow.

Sunset Yellow FCF is a very popular synthetic yellow-orange color used for food products such as confectionery, instant noodles, ice cream, soft drinks, etc.
Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic yellow for food products. 
Sunset Yellow FCF has a yellow-orange tint, well soluble in water and soluble in ethanol.
Sunset yellow FCF is a orange-red coloured crystal, that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Sunset yellow FCF is looks like an orange-red powder. 
Sunset yellow FCF is another azo dye, similar to tartrazine, and allura red. 
Sunset yellow FCF is a chemical compound where two hydrocarbon groups are joined by two nitrogen atoms. 
The letters azo are derived from the french word for nitrogen, azote.
If you’re interested in the scientific chemical name, Sunset yellow FCF is Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-2-naphthalene-sulfonate.(Sunset yellow FCF is much easier to pronounce).

Sunset Yellow FCF (Orange Yellow S) is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13. 
Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic yellow azo dye, manufactured from aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is useful in fermented foods which must be heat treated. 

Sunset Yellow FCF may be found in products with artificial yellow, orange or red colours. 
Sunset Yellow FCF often used in conjunction with amaranth to produce a brown colouring in both chocolates and caramel. 
At high concentrations, sunset yellow FCF in solution with water undergoes a phase change from an isotropic liquid to a nematic liquid crystal.

Sunset Yellow FCF is similar to Allura and tartrazine. 
Many drinks such as soft drinks and packaged fruit juice will appear to be colorless after processing. 
The color of the food is essential as the consumer will evaluate the food before consumption. 
The bright color gives a sign of natural taste to the food. 

For instance, an orange flavored drink, which looks greenish, is expected to taste like lime juice. 
Thus, the color plays an important role in the consumer buying behavior.
Numerous raw foods such as fruits and vegetable have attractive colors, but when processed are likely to lose the color. 
Sunset yellow FCF helps to enhance the color of the food products, thus attracting the customers.

USES and APPLICATIONS of SUNSET YELLOW FCF:
Sunset yellow FCF is used in foods, condoms, cosmetics, and drugs. 
Sunset yellow FCF is used as an orange or yellow-orange dye.  
For example, Sunset yellow FCF is used in candy, desserts, snacks, sauces, and preserved fruits. 
-Sunset yellow FCF is often used in conjunction with E123, amaranth, to produce a brown colouring in both chocolates and caramel.

Sunset yellow FCF is primarily used as a food colorant to lend a sunset yellow color to the food, sometimes also known as the orange yellow.
Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye that is commonly used in fermented foods that require to be heat treated. 
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Biological Applications: 
Medical devices; treating bone metabolic diseases,dermatological disorders,mitochondrial diseases,respiratory illness

Sunset Yellow is used in food, cosmetics, and drugs.
Sunset yellow provides an orange color when used in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. 
Sunset yellow is used to color many different types of foods including cereals, snack foods, baked goods, gelatins, beverages, dessert powders, crackers, and sauces.

Sunset yellow FCF can be used to provide an orange color to foods, drugs and cosmetics, including dietary supplements,  Sunset yellow FCF is used to color many different types of foods including cereals, snack foods, baked goods, gelatins, beverages, dessert powders, crackers, and sauces.
Sunset yellow FCF is widely used in candies, beverages , jellies etc and also combined with another brown dye called amaranth to be used in chocolates and toffees. 

Sunset yellow FCF is also used in cosmetics for blush and lipsticks.
Sunset yellow FCF is used in food, drugs and cosmetics.
Sunset yellow FCF has moderate compatibility with food components and is used in beverages, bakery goods, dessert confections, and ice cream.
Sunset Yellow FCF is useful in fermented foods which must be heat treated. 

Sunset yellow FCF may be found in orange sodas, orange jelly, marzipan, Swiss rolls, apricot jam, citrus marmalade, lemon curd, sweets, hot chocolate mix and packet soups, trifle mix, breadcrumbs, snack chips, shelf fresh noodles, cheese sauce mixes. 
Sunset yellow FCF is used in various food items including dessert powders, cereals, bakery goods, snack foods, confectionery products, maraschino cherries, sausage, ice cream, sherbet, dairy products, and beverages. 

Sunset yellow FCF is also used in cosmetics, ingested and externally applied drugs and dietary supplements.
Sunset yellow FCF are used as colorant food additives in many food products.
Sunset Yellow FCF may be found in orange squash, orange jelly, marzipan, Swiss roll, apricot jam, citrus marmalade, lemon curd, sweets, hot chocolate mix and packet soups, trifle mix, breadcrumbs and cheese sauce mix and soft drinks. 

Food
Drugs
Cosmetic
Homecare
Personal Care
Ink
Mixing food colors
Used in pharmaceuticals
All edible preparations

Sunset yellow FCF can be applicable to all kind of natural fibres like wool, cotton and silk as well as to synthetics like polyesters, acrylic and rayon. 
But Sunset yellow FCF are not substantive to cellulosic fibres. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is a convenient and popular food color, often used in products such as desserts, cereals, confectionery, pasta, instant noodles, bread products, snacks, sweets, condiments, sausages, ice cream, sherbet, canned juices, dairy products, jams, meat products, soft drinks.

Colorant: 
Pigments or dyes that are added in order to change or enhance the color.
Sunset Yellow FCF, when added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is used in food, cosmetics, and drugs. 
Sunset Yellow FCF is used in candy, desserts, snacks, sauces and preserved fruits. 
Sunset Yellow FCF (E Number 110) is often used in conjunction with E123, amaranth, to produce a brown colouring in both chocolates and caramel. 

Sunset yellow FCF are also used in paints, inks, plastics and leather.
Sunset yellow FCF has been used to determine anaerobic biodegradability of azo dyes in the continuous and catalytic upflow stirred packed-bed reactor (USPBR) system.
Sunset yellow FCF account for roughly 60 to 70% of all dyes used in the food and textile industries.
The reason Sunset yellow FCF are so popular is that azo dyes are cheap to produce and are more stable than most natural food dyes.

Sunset Yellow FCF is used in many different types of products, ranging from soft drinks to candies and snack foods. 
Sunset yellow FCF is a food dye, which is is substantially used in various food preparations. 
Sunset yellow FCF is used in treating bone metabolic diseases, dermatological disorders, respiratory illness etc. 
Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic sulfonated monoazo dye, which belongs to the class of azo dyes. 
Sunset yellow FCF is used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. 

Sunset yellow FCF, also known as yellow dye #6, is used to give foods an orange-yellow colour.
Sunset yellow FCF can be used in cosmetic products.
Sunset Yellow FCF is a dye & Sunset yellow FCF gives coloration through Solution. 
For coloration Sunset yellow FCF, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium (like water, milk or any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). 
This solution is then used for the coloration of final product. 

Sunset yellow FCF is used in food, cosmetics, and drugs.
Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic acid orange dye extracted from petroleum. 
Sunset yellow FCF is primarily used as an artificial color additive in food to give orange–yellow color. 

Sunset yellow FCF is used in food, cosmetics, condoms, and drugs.  
Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye that is commonly used in fermented foods that require to be heat treated.  
Sunset yellow FCF is primarily used as a food colorant to lend a sunset yellow color to the food, sometimes also known as the orange yellow.

WHAT IS SUNSET YELLOW FCF MADE FROM?
Sunset Yellow FCF consists principally of the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy- 5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS of SUNSET YELLOW FCF:
Sunset yellow FCF is produced by diazotizing 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid using hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite or sulfuric acid and sodium nitrate. 
Sunset yellow FCF is coupled with 6-hydroxy-2-naphthalene-sulfonic acid. 
Sunset yellow FCF is siolated as sodium salt and dried.