Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake

食品红3铝色淀

Also known as: Erythrosine Aluminum Lake, Pigment Red 172, Food Red 14:1, C.I. Pigment Red 172, C.I. Acid Red 51:1, Acid Red 51:1, 2-(3,6-dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetraiodoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid aluminum salt (3:2), dialuminum,2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-3-oxospiro[2-benzofuran-1,9'-xanthene]-3',6'-diolate, Japan Red 3 aluminum Lake, Certolake erythrosine

Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake (CAS 12227-78-0) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C60H24Al2I12O15 and a molecular weight of 2561.64000 g/mol. It is also known as Erythrosine Aluminum Lake, Pigment Red 172 and Food Red 14:1. Key properties include a boiling point of 625.6ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 332.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
12227-78-0
Jingsj CID
J-37376-6
Molecular Formula
C60H24Al2I12O15
Chinese Name
食品红3铝色淀
Molecular Weight
2561.64000 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point625.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point332.1ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake?

The CAS number of Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake is 12227-78-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake?

Food Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake has molecular formula C60H24Al2I12O15 and molecular weight 2561.64000 g/mol.

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