Red 6

Red 6 is classified chemically as a monoazo color. It conforms to the formula: C18H14N2O6S • 2Na.
CAS Numbers:
  • 5858-81-1
Technical Names:
  • 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-[(4-Methyl-2-Sulfophenyl)Azo]-, Disodium Salt
  • 3-Hydroxy-4-[(4-Methyl-2-Sulfophenyl)Azo]-2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid, Disodium Salt
  • CI 15850 (INCI)
  • CI 15850:1
  • D&C Red No. 6 (should be used only if batch certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
  • Pigment Red 57 (INCI)
  • Red 6 (INCI)
  • Red No. 201
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  • Cleaning Products
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