Food Dyes Analysis of Commercial Products

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Food Dyes Analysis of Commercial Products CHM2045L.017S24 Mar 21, 2024 Taylor Tran Annabelle Martin Sophia Bates Maadh Alshaaili Objective: The purpose of this experiment is to understand and apply the principles of spectrophotometry for chemical analysis. We will also need to be able to explain the interaction of UV-visible radiation and molecules in commercial products. Creating and understanding a calibration curve is also required. Alongside the calibration curve, understanding the electromagnetic spectrum, light wavelength and color, UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy, spectrophotometer, concentration of solutions, and dilution will also be needed. Materials: 25mL volumetric flask 100mL beaker 7mL Graduated Pipettes Red Dye 40 Blue Dye 1 Pipette pumps Cuvettes Pasco Scientific Vis-Spectrophotometer Chemicals/Hazards: Chemical Name Chemical Formula Molecular Formula Weight Physical Appearance Specific Hazards Dihydrogen monoxide H 2 O 18.01528 g/mol Clear liquid N/A Red #40 C 18 H 14 N 2 Na 2 O 8 S 2 498.44 g/mol Dark Red Powder May cause eye irritation. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. May cause
irritation to the respiratory tract. May cause irritation to skin. Blue #1 C 37 H 34 N 2 O 9 S 3 Na 2 792.86 g/mol Dark violet Powder May cause eye irritation. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. May cause irritation to skin. Methods and Procedures: Creating a Calibration Curve Using a Spectrophotometer: 1- We will begin by calibrating the spectrophotometer using the black (dark) cuvette and a regular cuvette filled with DI water to calibrate the dark and light values respectively. 2- Now we start by finding the theoretical and experimental values of lambda max (max wavelength) by observing the color of the sample and then placing it in the spectrophotometer to obtain a reading. 3- Using a parallel dilution method we will dilute the original sample into 4 more samples going down linearly in concentration. We will start with the stock solution and dilute it into ratios of (4/10), (3/10),(2/10), and (1/10) by simply making a ratio of stock solution and DI water. 4- Then we will measure the absorbance value of each sample (including the original) making sure to note the calculated concentration associated with the absorbance levels. 5- Using this data we can plot the obtained absorption values against the calculated concentration values to obtain a calibration curve and the equation represented by the curve. 6- Repeat this procedure for each dye used.
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