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Carminic acid（Cat No.:R049585）is a natural anthraquinone glycoside pigment produced by cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), widely used as a red dye in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Known for its excellent stability and non-toxicity, it is approved as a safe, natural colorant. Beyond its coloring properties, carminic acid exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, making it of interest in biomedical and food preservation research. Structurally, it consists of a carminic chromophore linked to a glucose unit. Its multifunctional profile supports its role in both industrial applications and studies on natural bioactive compounds.
| CAS Number | 1260-17-9 |
| Synonyms | 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-7-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]anthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C22H20O13 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| IUPAC Name | 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-7-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]anthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
| 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+/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | DGQLVPJVXFOQEV-JNVSTXMASA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=C2C(=CC(=C1C(=O)O)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C(=C3O)O)[C@H]4[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)O)O |
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