Carmine

Carmine

Basic Information

CAS No.: 1390-65-4
Molecular Formula: C22H20O13
Molecular Weight: 492.39

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product description
Carmine is the aluminum or calcium-aluminum lake, on an aluminum hydroxide substrate, obtained by an aqueous extraction of the dried female insects of Dactylopius coccus Costa, enclosing young larvae. The primary source of the raw material is from the Canary Islands and parts of South America. The coloring principle derived from carmine chiefly consists of carminic acid (C22H20O13).


Chemical Properties
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Melting point

138–140℃ (darkens)

Density

> 1.0

Bulk density

290kg/m3

Vapor pressure

0.02Pa at 90℃

FEMA

2242 | CARMINE (COCCUS CACTI L.)

Storage temp.

Room temp

Solubility

ammonium hydroxide: soluble1mg/mL

Form

powder

Colour Index

75470

Color

Red

Odor

Odorless

Water Solubility

Negligible

λmax

531nm, 563nm

Merck

14,1843

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Biological Applications

Drug delivery products; preventing coronary artery disease; cancer chemopreventive activity; lipid metabolism; treating Alzheimer’s disease; soaps; whitening teeth; in food products; pharmaceuticals; cosmetics; medical devices

LogP

0.97


Safety Information

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Safety Statements

22-24/25

WGK Germany

2

RTECS

FH8891000

F

3-8-10

HS Code

3203 00 90


Product Usage

Carmine, a premium natural red pigment extracted from the cochineal insect, is one of the most stable and heat-resistant natural colorants available globally. Its primary application is in the food and beverage industry, where it is used to provide a vibrant, long-lasting red hue to products like yogurts, juices, confectionery, and processed meats. In the cosmetic sector, Carmine is a gold-standard ingredient for high-end lipsticks, blushes, and eye shadows due to its exceptional color intensity and safety for topical use. Beyond consumer goods, it plays a vital role in biomedical science as a specialized histological stain (e.g., Best's Carmine) for identifying glycogen and other cellular structures in tissue sections. Additionally, its resistance to fading makes it a preferred choice in the textile and pharmaceutical industries for dyeing luxury fabrics and coating tablets with a natural, recognizable color.

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