Indigo Carmine

Indolesulfonic acid used as a dye in renal function testing for the detection of nitrates and chlorates, and in the testing of milk.

Also Known As:

Indigo Blue; (delta-2,2'-biindole)-3,3'-dione; 2- (1,3- Dihydro- 3- oxo- 5- sulpho- 2H- indol- 2- ylidene)- 3- oxoindoline-5-sulphonic acid; D&C Blue NO. 6; FD&C Blue No. 2; Indigo; Indigo Disulfonate; Indigotin; Indigotindisulfonate; Indigotindisulfonic Acid; Carmine, Indigo; Indigo Blue, Soluble; Indigotindisulfonate Sodium; Soluble Indigo Blue; 1H-Indole-5-sulfonic acid, 2- (1,3- dihydro- 3- oxo- 5- sulfo- 2H- indol- 2- ylidene)- 2,3- dihydro- 3- oxo- , disodium salt

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Coloring Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Indoles: 200
      - Indigo Carmine: 445

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