Allura Red AC Impurities

Allura Red AC is frequently used in liquid pharmaceuticals that have cherry, strawberry, or “berry” flavoring. It can also be used to color pills and capsules.

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Parent Drug Name Name of Impurity Catalogue No.
Allura Red AC Allura Red AC Disodium Salt VL5840002View CAS 25956-17-6

Allura Red AC Related Compound

It is sometimes used to color pharmaceutical tablets, like the antihistamine fexofenadine, for solely cosmetic purposes.

References

  • Colorful Sweets May Look Tasty, but Some Researchers Question Whether Synthetic Dyes May Pose Health Risks to Your Colon and Rectum.” University of South Carolina, 2021, sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2021/12/12_conversation_holiday_foods.php#:~:text=Synthetic%20food%20dyes%20have%20been,in%20a%20controlled%20lab%20environment. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.
  • Allura Red AC – International Association of Color Manufacturers.” International Association of Color Manufacturers, 29 Dec. 2022, iacmcolor.org/color-profile/allura-red-ac-fdc-red-no-40/#:~:text=Allura%20red%20can%20be%20used,baked%20goods%20and%20dairy%20products. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.
  • ADHD and Brain Health | Amen Clinics.” Amenclinics.com, 2016, www.amenclinics.com/blog/brain-health-guide-red-dye-40/#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20both%20adults%20and%20children,everything%20from%20allergies%20to%20cancer. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023. ‌ ‌
  • “What Are the Cosmetic Uses of Allura Red AC?” Beauty Answered, 12 June 2023, www.beautyanswered.com/what-are-the-cosmetic-uses-of-allura-red-ac.htm. Accessed 2 July 2023.

FAQ

Can Allura Red cause cancer?

Synthetic food colours have been shown to cause DNA damage in rats. Unpublished results from my research team demonstrate that Allura Red, or Red 40, and Tartrazine, or Yellow 5, can induce DNA damage in colon cancer cells at higher doses and for longer periods of time in vitro in a controlled lab setting.

What is Allura Red AC used for?

Allura red can be used to colour drinks, frozen delights, powder mixes, gelatin products, candies, icings, jellies, spices, dressings, sauces, baked goods, and dairy products.

What are the side effects of consuming more AC than the recommended daily amount of Allura Red AC?

Furthermore, both adults and children have experienced stomach trouble, headaches, jitteriness, anxiety, and inability to concentrate after consuming a large amount of Red Dye AC. According to the CSPI, artificial food colours represent a “spectrum of dangers,” including everything from allergies to cancer.

Is Allura-red-Ac used in cosmetics products?

This dye is widely used to enhance the color of cosmetics such as foundation, eye shadow, lipstick, and other forms of lipstick. It has been determined to be safe for use around the eyes and is occasionally used in eyeliner and mascara. Because this color is primarily generated from petroleum, it is not commonly seen in natural or sensitive skin products. Non-comedogenic cosmetics, on the other hand, can contain this component because it has not been proven to clog pores.

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25956-17-6: Allura Red AC Disodium Salt

25956-17-6: Allura Red AC Disodium Salt
Catalogue No.

VL5840002

CAS No.

25956-17-6

Molecular Formula

C₁₈H₁₄N₂Na₂O₈S₂

Molecular Weight

496.42

Parent drug

Allura Red AC

IUPAC Name

6-Hydroxy-5-[2-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Synonyms

N/A

References

“Spectroscopic Characterization of SC-NTR: A Subsidiary Dye of Allura Red AC Dye (FD&c Red No. 40).” Food Additives & Contaminants, 2021, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02652039409374206.?

Status

Under Development

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