Indigo Carmine (Acid Blue 74) is a dark blue powder with a copper metallic sheen. The water solution is blue or bluish-purple. 1g is soluble in 100ml water (25℃), slightly soluble in alcohol, and insoluble in most organic solvents. Sensitive to oxidant, the color will change under the action of nitric acid, and the color of aqueous solution will fade for a long time.
Application:
Indigo Carmine is used for coloring food, medicine and daily cosmetics. Edible indigo is a synthetic edible pigment.