Yellow 6

Yellow 6 is classified chemically as a monoazo color that conforms to the formula: C16H12N2O7S2 • 2Na.
CAS Numbers:
  • 2783-94-0
EC/List Numbers:
  • 2783-94-0
Technical Names:
  • 2-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-5-[(4-Sulfophenyl)Azo]-, Disodium Salt
  • 2-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-5-[(4-Sulfophenyl)Azo]-, Disodium Salt (IFRA)
  • 6-Hydroxy-5-[(4-Sulfophenyl)Azo]-2-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, Disodium Salt
  • CI 15985 (INCI)
  • FD&C Yellow No. 6 (should be used only if batch certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
  • Sunset Yellow (INCI)
  • Yellow 6 (INCI)
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