Carmine
MESHD002329
Coloring matter from the insect Coccus cacti L. It is used in foods, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, etc., as a dye, and also has use as a microscopic stain and biological marker.
Synonyms
- Natural Red 4
- 7-Glucopyranosyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxyl-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic Acid
- Cochineal Dye
- Dye, Cochineal
- C.I. 75470
- Coccinellin
- Carminic Acid
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