| Description | Carmine (Carmine red) is an azo dye derived from dried Dactylopius coccus var. Costa and is an added food coloring.Carmine causes immediate hypersensitivity and delayed systemic reactions.3-Phosphoglyceric acid (Glycerate 3-phosphate) is a glycolic acid derivative involved in glycolysis and the Calvin cycle, and in the epigenetic regulation of alveolar macrophages. |
| Synonyms | Carmine red |
| 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 |
| Solubility | H2O: 100 mg/mL, Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Chandler W Rundle, et al. Contact Dermatitis to Carmine. Dermatitis. Sep/Oct 2018;29(5):244-249. 2. R W Dapson, et al. The history, chemistry and modes of action of carmine and related dyes. Biotech Histochem. 2007 Aug;82(4-5):173-87. 3. S Acero, et al. Occupational asthma and food allergy due to carmine. Allergy. 1998 Sep;53(9):897-901. |