Carminic acid

CAT: 0804-HY-N8407-01Size: 100 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
CAT#:0804-HY-N8407-01Size:100 mg
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Description
Carminic acid is a widely used and orally active natural red pigment that can be used in industries such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, carminic acid has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities[1][2][3][4].
CAS Number
[1260-17-9]
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Fluorescent Dye; Interleukin Related; JNK; Keap1-Nrf2; NF-κB; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; SOD
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; MAPK/ERK Pathway; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/carminic-acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
95.19
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1C2=C(O)C([C@@H]3O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO)=C(O)C(O)=C2C(C4=CC(O)=C(C(O)=O)C(C)=C41)=O
Molecular Formula
C22H20O13
Molecular Weight
492.39
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Rasmus J N Frandsen, et al. Heterologous production of the widely used natural food colorant carminic acid in Aspergillus nidulans. Sci Rep. 2018 Aug 27;8 (1) :12853.|[2]Eisner T, et al. Red cochineal dye (carminic Acid) : its role in nature. Science. 1980 May 30;208 (4447) :1039-42.|[3]Li Q, et al. Carminic acid supplementation protects against fructose-induced kidney injury mainly through suppressing inflammation and oxidative stress via improving Nrf-2 signaling. Aging (Albany NY) . 2021 Apr 4;13 (7) :10326-10353.|[4]Akcay, Guven. Investigation of the dose-dependent effect of carminic acid on brain and peripheral tissues. 2023.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
IL-1; IL-4; IL-6

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