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Beetroot Red

Used in cosmetic products as colorant. Beetroot Red is a colour additive obtained as an aqueous extract of the roots of red beets and contains betanine as the principal pigment.

Allowed colorant

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex IV/148.

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Betanin chemical structure, C24H26N2O13, CAS 7659-95-2
Betanin
CAS 7659-95-2C24H26N2O13
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Betanin

IUPAC name: (2S)-4-[(E)-2-[(2S)-2-carboxy-6-hydroxy-5-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3-dihydroindol-1-yl]ethenyl]-2,3-dihydropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beetroot Red used for in cosmetics?

Beetroot Red is used in cosmetic products as colorant. Beetroot Red is a colour additive obtained as an aqueous extract of the roots of red beets and contains betanine as the principal pigment.

Is Beetroot Red restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Beetroot Red is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex IV/148 (allowed colorant). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Beetroot Red?

Beetroot Red is listed with CAS numbers 7659-95-2, 89957-88-0 and 89957-89-1 and EC numbers 231-628-5, 289-609-2 and 289-610-8.

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