901
E901 is beeswax.
- Odd
- Composite
Where 901 fits
Why 901 is special
It is the glaze on many sweets and on some fruit, which means those products are not vegan despite containing no obvious animal ingredient.
901 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 17, 53, 901
- Prime factorisation
- 17 × 53
- Digit sum
- 10
- Digital root
- 1
Representations
- Decimal
- 901
- Binary
- 1110000101
- Octal
- 1605
- Hexadecimal
- 385
- Roman numeral
- CMI
- Scientific notation
- 9.010 × 10^2
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Happy number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
Beeswax and carnauba wax do the same job, and only one of them makes a product non-vegan.
View 903 →Other connections
- contrasts with903
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Everyday life
E901 beeswax is used as a glazing agent on confectionery and fresh fruit. Its animal origin is not evident from the product's other ingredients.
DocumentedEveryday lifeGeography: European Union and states adopting the E number systemPeriod: 1962–
Common questions
Is 901 a prime number?
No, 901 is not prime.
What are the factors of 901?
The factors of 901 are 1, 17, 53, 901.
What is 901 in Roman numerals?
901 in Roman numerals is CMI.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 3 August 2026