FD&C RED NO. 4 FREE ACID
UNII WJE3T5596E

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Fd&c Red No. 4 Free Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) WJE3T5596E.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 14918-59-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1999761. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
WJE3T5596E
CAS Registry Number
14918-59-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
FD&C RED NO. 4 FREE ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
WJE3T5596E
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C18H16N2O7S2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
DZCOAQKTFAIFRV-FMQUCBEESA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
S(=O)(=O)(O)c1c2c(c(c(c1)/N=N/c3c(cc(c(c3)S(=O)(=O)O)C)C)O)cccc2

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Fd&c Red No. 4 Free Acid. 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. FOOD RED 1 (FREE ACID)
FD&C RED NO. 4 FREE ACID
FOOD RED 1 FREE ACID

Systematic Nomenclature

1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, 3-((2,4-DIMETHYL-5-SULFOPHENYL)AZO)-4-HYDROXY-
1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, 3-(2-(2,4-DIMETHYL-5-SULFOPHENYL)DIAZENYL)-4-HYDROXY-
3-(2-(2,4-DIMETHYL-5-SULFOPHENYL)DIAZENYL)-4-HYDROXY-1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID

NDC Products Containing FD&C RED NO. 4 FREE ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: