Carminic Acid 50%

Description

Carminic Acid 50% CAS: 1260-17-9 | MF: C22H20O13 | MW: 492.39, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

In its concentrated form (50%), carminic acid may appear as a red to purple powder or liquid. Carminic acid is a glucosidal hydroxyanthrapurin compound. Additionally, the percentage (e.g., 50%) indicates the concentration of the carminic acid solution, and different concentrations may be used depending on the application. Carminic acid is a natural red pigment derived from the scale insect Dactylopius coccus, commonly known as cochineal. It is a water-soluble compound responsible for the vibrant red color associated with cochineal extract. Carminic acid, due to its red color, may be employed as a biological stain in certain applications.

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Application :

Carminic acid 50% is widely used as a natural food coloring agent.
Due to its vibrant color, carminic acid 50% is used in cosmetics.
It can be employed as a dye for textiles, providing a natural and vibrant red hue to fabrics.

Benefits :

Gives accurate and reliable results
Stable and versatile product
Water-soluble nature allows for easy incorporation into a variety of formulations

Additional information

Brand	Tristains
Size	100g, 5g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Alternate Names	Natural red 4
Application	Carminic acid is an anthraquinone glucoside-containing small molecule natural product
CAS Number	1260-17-9
Molecular Weight	492.39
Molecular Formula:	C₂₂H₂₀O₁₃

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Carminic acid is an anthraquinone glucoside-containing small molecule natural product.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance	Powder or crystalline powder
Physical State	Solid
Solubility	Soluble in water (1.30 mg/ml at 25° C), 1N Acetic Acid (10 mg/ml), DMSO, and methanol (slightly). Insoluble in chloroform.
Storage	Store at room temperature
Boiling Point	~907.6° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density	1.9 g/cm³(Predicted)
Refractive Index	n²⁰_D1.79 (Predicted)
Optical Activity	α20_D+3.1, c = 1 in water; α15_D+51.6 in water
IC50	HepG2: IC₅₀= 1.77 mM (human); HeLa: IC₅₀= 3.73 mM (human)
pK Values	pK_a: pK₁: 2.81, pK₂: 5.43, pK₃: 8.10

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

WGK Germany	2
RTECS	GG5350000
PubChem CID	10255083
Merck Index	14: 1843
MDL Number	MFCD00167028
EC Number	215-023-3
Beilstein Registry	71651
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