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carminic acid

under Carmine
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More on Carmine Definition: 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.  D25-26 qualif    Other names Natural Red 4; Coccinellin; C.I. 75470
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
carminic acid [ 7-glucopyranosyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxyl-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid,cochineal ] 476-39-1   Carmine/*analogs & derivatives
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