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6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt (CAS 61551-82-4)

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Alternate Names:
6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt is known as a Yellow No. 5 impurity.
Application:
6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt is an impurity in Yellow No. 5 that causes a potent mutagenicity effect.
CAS Number:
61551-82-4
Molecular Weight:
474.41
Molecular Formula:
C20H12Na2O7S2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt is an impurity contained in the commercial food dye Yellow No.5 (Sunset Yellow FCF). It has a potent mutagenicity effect in Yellow No. 5. It acts as a surfactant, emulsifier, and dispersant. The compound has found applications in synthesizing polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It has also been employed in studying the structure of proteins and other macromolecules, as well as elucidating the mechanisms of action of drugs and other compounds. Additionally, its distinctive properties have attracted research interest in the fields of biochemistry and physiology for potential applications. 6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt is also known as Disodium 6,6′-oxydi(2-naphthalenesulfonate).


6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt (CAS 61551-82-4) References

  1. Determination of Seven Manufacturing Impurities in FD&C Red No. 40 by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.  |  Harp, BP., et al. 2020. J AOAC Int. 103: 235-243. PMID: 31441744
  2. 6,6'-Oxybis(2-naphthalenesulfonic acid) in Schaeffer's salt.  |  Marmion, DM., et al. 1971. J Assoc Off Anal Chem. 54: 137-40. PMID: 5162496
  3. High pressure liquid chromatographic determination of uncombined intermediates in FD&C Red No. 2.  |  Singh, M. 1977. J Assoc Off Anal Chem. 60: 173-5. PMID: 833093
  4. Structural determination of unknown subsidiary colors in food yellow no. 5 (Sunset yellow FCF).  |  Yamada, M., et al. 1996. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 44: 1624-7. PMID: 8795282

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6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt, 50 mg

sc-210553
50 mg
$385.00

6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt, 100 mg

sc-210553A
100 mg
$725.00

6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt, 500 mg

sc-210553B
500 mg
$3575.00

6,6′-Oxybis-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Disodium Salt, 1 g

sc-210553C
1 g
$7143.00