Description
Carmine (Carmine red), a natural red dye extracted from the dried females of the insect Dactylopius coccus var. Costa (cochineal). Carmine is a widely used food additive. Carmine provokes both an immediate hypersensitivity and a delayed systemic response with cutaneous expression.
Product information
CAS Number: 1390-65-4
Molecular Weight: 492.39
Formula: C22H20O13
Chemical Name: 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
Smiles: CC1=C(C(O)=CC2=C1C(=O)C1=C(C2=O)C(O)=C(O)C([C@@H]2O[C@@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O)=C1O)C(O)=O
InChiKey: DGQLVPJVXFOQEV-BOZRTPIBSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C22H20O13/c1-4-8-5(2-6(24)9(4)22(33)34)13(25)10-11(15(8)27)16(28)12(18(30)17(10)29)21-20(32)19(31)14(26)7(3-23)35-21/h2,7,14,19-21,23-24,26,28-32H,3H2,1H3,(H,33,34)/t7-,14-,19+,20+,21-/m0/s1
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
Carmine has been used in biological staining to demonstrate selectively nuclei, chromosomes or mucins, depending on the formulation.
Products are for research use only. Not for human use.
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