| Bioactivity | Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. Tartrazine is water-soluble and has a maximum absorbance in an aqueous solution at 425 nm. |
| Name | Tartrazine |
| CAS | 1934-21-0 |
| Formula | C16H9N4Na3O9S2 |
| Molar Mass | 534.36 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |