| Synonyms: |
(1S)-1,5-anhydro-1-(7-carboxy-1,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-8-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-2-yl)-D-glucitol,
C.I. 75470,
C.I. Natural Red 4,
Carmine,
Carmine red,
Coccinellin,
Coccus cacti extract,
Cochineal,
Cochineal extract,
Cochineal tincture,
Natural red 4,
Sanred 1,
Sun Red 1,
Sun Red No. 1
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| Definition: |
A tetrahydroxyanthraquinone that is that is 1,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone substituted by a methyl group at position 8, a carboxy group at position 7 and a 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol moiety at position 2 via a C-glycosidic linkage. It is a natural dye isolated from several insects such as Dactylopius coccus. |