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ALIZARIN [11 records]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

An orange crystalline compound made synthetically from anthraquinone and used in the manufacture of dyes and red pigments, and as an indicator and biological stain.

OBS

1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H8O4 or C14H6O2(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

Colorant naturel produit synthétiquement et qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles rouge-orangé.

OBS

1,2-dihydroxyanthracène-9,10-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H8O4 ou C14H6O2(OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

Cristales de color rojo anaranjado o polvo amarillo pardo. Soluble en alcohol y éter. Poco soluble en agua. Poco tóxico. Combustible.

OBS

Fórmula química: C14H8O4 o C14H6O2(OH)2

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Record 2 2001-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 3 2001-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
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Record 4 2000-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 5 1994-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
DEF

A cool, intense stain red. Most saturate of all colors, so a little goes a long way.

CONT

Alizarin crimson mixed with violet results in a warm dark earth color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
CONT

Le cramoisi d'alizarine est un rouge vif légèrement nuancé de pourpre. Mélangé aux jaunes, il donne des oranges merveilleux, des mauves délicats avec les bleus, et des tons foncés intenses avec verts.

Spanish

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Record 6 1987-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 7 1986-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
DEF

A clear transparent purple lake made from purpurin, which along with alizarin is one of the ingredients of madder lake.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
OBS

Origine : organique. Nature chimique : dihydroxianthro quinone sulfoné.

Spanish

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Record 8 1986-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

EU 55

Spanish

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Record 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 10 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 11 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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