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CITRUS RED NO. 2
Chemical structure of CITRUS RED NO. 2

CITRUS RED NO. 2

CAS 6358-53-8 · also known as Citrus Red No. 2 · other

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CITRUS RED NO. 2. Formula: C18H16N2O3. MW: 308.3. IUPAC: 1-[(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol

CITRUS RED NO. 2 is an other ingredient used in skincare formulations.

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Quick facts

Description: CITRUS RED NO. 2 — CITRUS RED NO. 2. Formula: C18H16N2O3. MW: 308.3. IUPAC: 1-[(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol.

Quick Facts:

  • Category: other
  • Also Known As: Citrus Red No. 2

Chemical Overview

Citrus Red No. 2 can cause cancer according to California Labor Code. Citrus red no. 2 appears as orange to yellow solid or dark red powder. (NTP, 1992) Citrus Red No.2 is a member of azobenzenes.

Source(s): California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), CAMEO Chemicals, ChEBI, via PubChem

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