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1343-78-8

Name Cochineal
CAS 1343-78-8
EINECS(EC#) 215-023-3
Molecular Formula C22H20O13
MDL Number MFCD00167028
Molecular Weight 492.39
MOL File 1343-78-8.mol
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Chemical Properties

Definition A red coloring matter consisting of the dried bodies of the female insects Coccus cacti. The coloring principle is carminic acid.
Colour Index  75470
form  Powder
color  Red
Merck  2457
Uses
Cochineal is a red colorant extracted from the dried bodies of the female insect coccus cacti. The coloring is carminic acid in which the water-soluble extract is . It precipitates at ph 3, has good stability at ph 4, and excellent stability at ph 5–8. It has low tinctorial strength and has excellent stability to heat and light. It is also stable in retorted protein systems where other food dyes are unstable. It is used in foods requiring red coloring.
EPA Substance Registry System Cochineal (dye) (1343-78-8)

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WGK Germany  2
RTECS  GG5350000

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