CA Index Name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl] (2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, inner salt, sodium salt (1:2)
Other Names: Alphazurine FG; Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl] amino]phenyl](2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohex-adien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt; Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl [(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl](2-sulfophenyl) methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo-,inner salt, disodium salt; Brilliant Blue FCF; C.I. 42090; C.I. Acid Blue 9, disodium salt; Blue 1; Blue 1206; Blue FCF; Blue No. 1; Brilliant Blue E 133; Brilliant Blue FCF Supra; C.I. Food Blue 2; Canacert Brilliant Blue FCF; D and C Blue No. 1; D&C Blue No. 1; Disodium erio-glaucine; Dolkwal Brilliant Blue; Duasyn Acid Blue AE 02; E 133; E 133 (dye); Erioglaucine; Erioglaucine disodium salt; FD and C Blue 1; FD and C Blue No. 1; FD&C Blue No. 1; FDC Blue 1; Food Blue 1; Food Blue 2; Food Blue Dye No. 1; Food Blue No. 1; Food Blue No. 2; Hexacol Brilliant Blue A; Japan Blue 1; Japan Blue No. 1; Japan Food Blue No. 1; Puricolor Blue ABL 9; Sicovit Brilliant Blue 85E133; Usacert Blue No. 1; Usacert FD and C Blue No. 1
Merck Index Number: 1373
Chemical / Dye Class: Triphenylmethane
Molecular Formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Molecular Weight: 792.85
Physical Form: Reddish-violet or purple powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, methyl cellosolve
Melting Point: 283 °C (decompose)
Absorption (λmax): 406 nm, 625 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Stain for endoscopy; cells; microorganisms; alcohol; bakery products; beverages; candies; cotton candy; canned food; cucumbers; drinks; meat products; sweeteners; capsules; tablets; toothpastes; eyelashes; eyeshadow; skin; hairs; tattoos; teeth
Biological Applications: Treating coughing, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, rhinitis; medical devices
Industrial Applications: Electrochromic display devices; inks; paints; photographic materials; detergents; textiles; wood; entertainment products
Safety / Toxicity: Acute toxicity; carcinogenicity; environmental toxicity; genotoxicity; mutage-nicity
Certification / Approval: Approved by Food & Drugs Administration (FDA)