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VAQORACarminic acid, GR
Synonyms: Natural Red 4 · Cochineal tincture · Sanred 1 · CI Natural Red 4
CAS No.1260-17-9
FormulaC22H20O13
Mol. weight492.40
Catalogue No.VQ-000530
PurityAR / Microscopy
HSN29420090
Carminic acid (CAS 1260-17-9) – biological stain, AR / Microscopy grade. C22H20O13, MW 492.4. Supplied by Vaqora Chemicals with COA, exported worldwide.
Batch COA with every lot
16-section GHS SDS
Export to 120+ countries
DG-compliant packing
About Carminic acid, GR
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Carminic acid (AR / Microscopy grade), a biological stain registered under CAS number 1260-17-9. Its molecular formula is C22H20O13 and its molecular weight is 492.4 g/mol. It is also known as Natural Red 4 or Cochineal tincture.
The material typically appears as red to very dark red and purple and red-purple and purple-red powder or crystal or chunks. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.
It is commonly used for histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and biological staining. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.
Standard pack sizes are 1 g, 5 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.
Typical applications
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Biological staining
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Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Carminic acid, GR |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-000530 |
| CAS Number | 1260-17-9 |
| IUPAC name | 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-7-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]anthracene-2-carboxylic acid |
| Molecular formula | C22H20O13 |
| Molecular weight | 492.4 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 492.0904 |
| Grade | AR / Microscopy |
| HSN code | 29420090 |
| InChIKey | DGQLVPJVXFOQEV-JNVSTXMASA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=C2C(=CC(=C1C(=O)O)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C(=C3O)O)[C@H]4[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)O)O |
| PubChem CID | 10255083 |
| Physical form | Crystalline |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Red to very dark red and purple and red-purple and purple-red powder or crystal or chunks |
| LogP (XLogP3) | 0.5 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 9 / 13 |
| TPSA | 243 Ų |
| Synonyms | Natural Red 4, Cochineal tincture, Sanred 1, CI Natural Red 4, Sun Red 1, San-Ei Gen San Red 1, C.I. Natural red 4, E 120 (dye), INS-120, 2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid, 7-Beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-9,10-Dihydro-, Coccinellin, Carminic acid (E120) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Carminic acid, GR?
The CAS Registry Number of Carminic acid, GR is 1260-17-9. It is also known as Natural Red 4, Cochineal tincture, Sanred 1.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Carminic acid, GR?
Carminic acid, GR has the molecular formula C22H20O13 and a molecular weight of 492.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-7-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]anthracene-2-carboxylic acid.
Which grade and pack sizes of Carminic acid, GR can I order?
We supply Carminic acid, GR in AR / Microscopy grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.
Do you provide a COA and SDS with Carminic acid, GR?
Yes. Every lot of Carminic acid, GR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.
Can Carminic acid, GR be shipped internationally?
Yes. We export Carminic acid, GR worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.
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