Baby Safety / Compounds / Acid Orange 87

Is Acid Orange 87 safe for babies and kids?

Moderate risk for kids

Infants are more vulnerable to Acid Orange 87 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What is acid orange 87?

The IUPAC name is 2-[N-ethyl-4-[(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]anilino]ethanol.

Also known as: 2-[N-ethyl-4-[(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]anilino]ethanol, Disperse red 1, Acetamine Scarlet B, Disperse Scarlet B.

IUPAC name
2-[N-ethyl-4-[(4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]anilino]ethanol
CAS number
2872-52-8
Molecular formula
C16H18N4O3
Molecular weight
314.34 g/mol
SMILES
CCN(CCO)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+]([O-])=O
PubChem CID
17886

Risk for babies

Moderate risk

Infants are more vulnerable to Acid Orange 87 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Risk for pregnant and nursing people

Context-dependent

Pregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of Acid Orange 87, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.

No specific reproductive toxicity data identified, but pregnancy-specific safety data is limited for most chemicals. Precautionary minimization of exposure is recommended.

What to do: Minimize exposure during pregnancy and lactation. Consult healthcare provider regarding specific risks. Consider alternative products with lower hazard profiles.

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified Acid Orange 87.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
Unknown——

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter acid orange 87

  • Industrial Facilities — Manufacturing plants, Waste treatment sites
  • Occupational Environments — Factories, Warehouses

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Acid Orange 87:

  • Safer process chemistry; Green chemistry alternatives; Exposure controls
    Trade-offs: Requires R&D investment to redesign synthesis routes; may reduce yield or throughput initially; long-term benefits include reduced waste treatment costs, regulatory compliance, and worker safety; 12 Principles of Green Chemistry framework available.
    Relative cost: 1.2-2×

Frequently asked questions

Is acid orange 87 safe for kids?

Infants are more vulnerable to Acid Orange 87 than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What products contain acid orange 87?

Acid Orange 87 appears in: Manufacturing plants (Industrial facilities); Waste treatment sites (Industrial facilities); Factories (Occupational environments); Warehouses (Occupational environments).

What should I do if my child is exposed to acid orange 87?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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Sources (3)
  1. PubChem Compound CID 17886 — database
  2. EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DTXSID6062678 — epa
  3. ATSDR Toxicological Profile — CAS 2872-52-8 — reference

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