Citrus Red 2 CAS#6358-53-8

Citrus Red 2, Citrus Red No. 2, C.I. Solvent Red 80, or C.I. 12156 is an artificial dye. As a food dye, it has been permitted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1956 to color the skin of oranges. Citrus Red 2 is listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a group 2B carcinogen, a substance “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.

Citrus Red 2, also known as Citrus Red 2, Orange Red 2, Solvent Red 80, etc., has a CAS number of 6358-53-8. It is a chemically synthesized pigment with an orange-red powder appearance. It is insoluble in water and soluble in aromatic solvents.Citrus Red 2 is mainly used as a colorant in the food, beverage, cosmetics and other industries. In food, it is often used to color citrus fruits, juices, beverages, candies, cakes, etc.