Carmine , 40% , 1390-65-4

Synonym(s):
Alum lake of carminic acid;Carmine (C.I. 75470);Cochineal;Nacarat;Natural Red 4

CAS NO.：1390-65-4

Empirical Formula: C22H20O13

Molecular Weight: 492.39

MDL number: MFCD00167028

EINECS: 215-724-4

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 138–140℃ (darkens)
• Density: > 1.0
• vapor pressure: 0.02Pa at 90℃
• FEMA: 2242 | CARMINE (COCCUS CACTI L.)
• storage temp.: room temp
• solubility: ammonium hydroxide: soluble1mg/mL
• Colour Index: 75470
• form: powder
• color: red
• Odor: odorless
• Water Solubility: Negligible
• λmax: 531nm, 563nm
• Merck: 14,1843
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Biological Applications: Drug delivery products; preventing coronary artery disease; cancer chemopreventive activity; lipid metabolism; treating Alzheimer’s disease; soaps; whitening teeth; in food products; pharmaceuticals; cosmetics; medical devices
• LogP: 0.97

Description and Uses

Carmine [CAS: 1390-65-4] is the trade name for the aluminum lake of the red anthraquinone dye carminic acid obtained from the cochineal bug. The dye is obtained from the powdery form of cochineal by extraction with hot water, the extracts treated with aluminum salts, and the dye precipitated from the solution by the addition of ethanol. This water-soluble bright red dye is used for coloring shrimp, pork sausages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is the only animal-derived dye approved as a colorant for foods and other products.

Safety

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: FH8891000
• F: 3-8-10
• HS Code: 3203 00 90