| Description | Carmine is used in the manufacture of artificial flowers, paints, crimson ink, rouge, and other cosmetics, and is routinely added to food products such as yogurt, candy and certain brands of juice, the most notable ones being those of the ruby-red variety. |
| molecular weight | 492.389 |
| Molecular formula | C22H20O13 |
| CAS | 1390-65-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |