Description

β-Cyanin is a natural pigment belonging to the betalain class of compounds, known for its vibrant red-violet coloration. This high-purity ingredient is essential for manufacturers seeking stable, natural colorants for sensitive applications. It is primarily utilized by the food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries as a superior alternative to synthetic dyes, offering clean-label appeal and functional benefits.

Application

• Natural Food Coloring: Used to impart stable red to purple hues in dairy products, confectionery, beverages, and fruit preparations.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into capsules, tablets, and powders for its color and potential antioxidant properties.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a natural colorant in lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, and other topical formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Coatings: Applied for color coding of tablets and capsules in compliance with natural ingredient mandates.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in biochemical and phytochemical research studies.
• Industrial Indicators: Potential use in pH-sensitive indicators due to its betalain structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Cyanin
CAS No.	11023-54-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Betanin; Beetroot Red; E 162; CI Food Red 9; 1-[(2-Carboxy-5-(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-6-hydroxy-1H-indol-1-yl)azo]-2,9-dihydro-6-methoxy-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1-propanoic acid; Natural Red 2; Betanidin 5-O-β-glucoside
EINECS	234-258-8

Quality Control

Our β-Cyanin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is tested against rigorous in-house specifications that may include parameters for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with Food Grade/FCC or other relevant standards are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. For short-term use, storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet powder
Identification (HPLC/UV-Vis)	Conforms
Assay (Betanin Content)	≥ 95.0% (HPLC)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets food grade standards

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.