Amaranth Red 2, also known as Amaranth Red 2B or CI Food Red 9, is a synthetic azo dye used as a colorant in various food products, including confectionery, beverages, and dairy items. It is characterized by its bright red hue and is known for its stability under different pH conditions. However, due to potential health concerns and its classification as a carcinogen by some regulatory bodies, its use has been restricted or banned in several countries, including the United States and the European Union. As a result, Amaranth Red 2 is less commonly used today, with alternative food colorings being preferred in many applications.
The CAS Registry Mumber 1342-09-2 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 1,3,4 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 9 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 1342-09: (6*1)+(5*3)+(4*4)+(3*2)+(2*0)+(1*9)=52 52 % 10 = 2 So 1342-09-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.