
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)
- IUPAC Name
- disodium;6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
- Molecular Formula
- C16H10N2Na2O7S2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 452.4000
- InChIKey
- OIQPTROHQCGFEF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C16H12N2O7S2.2Na/c19-15-8-1-10-9-13(27(23,24)25)6-7-14(10)16(15)18-17-11-2-4-12(5-3-11)26(20,21)22;;/h1-9,19H,(H,20,21,22)(H,23,24,25);;/q;2*+1/p-2
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- FD&C Yellow 6; DTXSID6021456; DTXCID101131536; RefChem:1085314; Sunset Yellow FCF; 2783-94-0; Food yellow 3; Sunset yellow; C.I. Food Yellow 3; Orange Yellow S; FD&C Yellow No. 6; Gelborange-S; FD&C yellow no.6; C.I. Direct Yellow 11; FD & C Yellow No. 6; Food Yellow No.5; STILBENE YELLOW; E110; Dye FDC Yellow No. 6; Food Yellow No. 5
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Technical Document
Sunset Yellow FCF Yellow FCF is a synthetic water-soluble colorant providing vivid orange-yellow hue with excellent light/heat stability (pasteurization, baking up to 200°C) and high tinctorial strength at low dosage (10-200 mg/kg), maintaining consistent color across processing and storage. In the food industry, it delivers consumer-appealing brightness ideal for beverages, confectionery, bakery, snacks, and dairy products.
