carmine
Product Description
| Product | carmine |
| CAS | 1390-65-4 |
| Formula | C22H20O13 |
| Synonym | 2-Anthracenecarboxylic acid, 7-ร-D-glucopyranosyl-9,10-dihydro-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-, 2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid,7-\b-D-glucopyranosyl-9,10-dihydro-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-,Carmine 5297,Carmine (Coccus cacti L.) (RIFM),Carmine Ultra-Fine,Carminic Acid,Carminic Acid Lake,CI 75470,Natural Red 4 |
Typical Product Specifications
| Practically Insoluble | in cold water, dilute acids |
| Slightly Soluble | in hot water |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 % |
| Flash Point | 600.00 ยฐF. TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.97 |
| Appearance | red to dark red powder or liquid |
| Boiling Point | 907.00 to 908.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Molecular weight | 492.39 |
| Solubility | alkali, borax |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | FEMA# 2242 Use: COSMETIC COLORANT, MASKING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |

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