DIRECT RED 46
UNII KA3M8SN9GV

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Direct Red 46, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) KA3M8SN9GV.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 6548-29-4 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
KA3M8SN9GV
CAS Registry Number
6548-29-4
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
DIRECT RED 46
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C32H18Cl2N6O12S4.4Na
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
CVJSWNBRXDCNDI-GPTZEZBUSA-J
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
[Na+].c12c(ccc(c1)S(=O)([O-])=O)c(c(c(c2)S(=O)([O-])=O)N)\N=N\c3c(cc(-c4cc(c(cc4)/N=N/c5c6c(cc(cc6)S(=O)([O-])=O)cc(c5N)S(=O)([O-])=O)Cl)cc3)Cl.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Direct Red 46. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

C.I. DIRECT RED 46, TETRASODIUM SALT
DIRECT FAST PURPURINE 8B
DIRECT RED 46

Systematic Nomenclature

2,7-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, 4,4'-((3,3'-DICHLORO(1,1'-BIPHENYL)-4,4'-DIYL)BIS(AZO))BIS(3-AMINO-, TETRASODIUM SALT

Technical Codes

C.I. 23050