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Carmine

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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   
Pharmacological Action Coloring Agents; Food Coloring Agents 		Other names Natural Red 4; Coccinellin; C.I. 75470
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
myrrhine  0   Carmine/*analogs & derivatives Alkaloids. J Org Chem. 2007 Mar 30;72(7):2476-84
aceto-carmine  0   Carmine/*analogs & derivatives. J Helminthol 1992 Sep;66(3):238-40
picrocarmine  0   Carmine/*analogs & derivatives. Stain Technol 1990;65(4):197
osmium carmine  91254-20-5 Osmium carmine  *Carmine *Organometallic Compounds Osmium. Surgery 1983;94(6):877
mucicarmine  51395-97-2   *Carmine. Can Med Assoc J 1981;124(7):891
carminic acid  476-39-1   Carmine/*analogs & derivatives.
Pharma Action Coloring Agents

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