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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

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z