Benzoic acid, 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-

• CAT Number: L002781
• CAS Number: 6925-48-0
• Molecular Formula: C13H11N3O2
• Molecular Weight: 241.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-[(4-aminophenyl)diazenyl]benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H11N3O2/c14-10-3-7-12(8-4-10)16-15-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)13(17)18/h1-8H,14H2,(H,17,18)
• InChIKey: KJNBDJZDRNLJJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Benzoic acid, 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]- (CAT: L002781), commonly known as Sudan I, is a synthetic azo dye used as a coloring agent in various industries, including textiles, plastics, and food. However, its notoriety stems from safety concerns, particularly in the food industry, where it has been restricted or banned in many countries due to potential carcinogenicity.