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IUPAC name:
Caramel

Inventory

EC number:
232-435-9
EC name:
Caramel (color)
CAS number:
8028-89-5
Description:
The substance obtained by controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates. Food-grade acids, alkalies, and salts may be used to assist carmelization. Food-grade antifoaming agents may be used in an amount not greater than that required to produce the intended effect. Consists essentially of colloidal aggregates that are dispersible in water but only partly dispersible in alcohol-water solutions. Depending upon the particular carmelizing agent used, may have a positive or negative colloidal charge in solution.
CAS number:
8028-89-5
Synonyms
Names:
Identifier:
IUPAC name
CARAMEL COLOR
Identifier:
IUPAC name
Caramel (color)
Identifier:
other: Molecular formula
n.a.(UVCB)

Molecular and structural information

Molecular formula:
C6H12OH
Molecular weight:
> 196 - <= 202
SMILES notation:
n.a.(UVCB)
InChl:
n.a.(UVCB)

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