Orange GGN

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Orange GGN
Other names 1-(m-sulfophenylazo)-2-naphthol-6-sulfonic acid, disodium salt
Identifiers
CAS number [523-44-4]
SMILES OC1=C(N=NC3=CC=CC(S(=O) (O)=O)=C3)C(C=CC(S(=O) (O)=O)=C2)=C2C=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C16H10N2Na2O7S2 (disodium salt)
Molar mass 452.369 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Orange GGN, also known as alpha-naphthol orange, is a food dye. In Europe it is denoted by the E Number E111. It is the disodium salt of 1-(m-sulfophenylazo)-2-naphthol-6-sulfonic acid. It is currently delisted in Europe and USA, as toxicological data shown it is harmful.

The absorption spectrum of Orange GGN and Sunset Yellow is nearly identical in visible and ultraviolet range, but they can be distinguished by their IR spectra.