CARMINIC ACID

By: Tanyaton Panyadilok 1103

It give out a bright red colour. The significant of carmine acid is that, it can resist degradation in time. Carminic
acid can be retrieved from insect named Dactylopius Coccus.

Uses and Sides affect Chemical Properties

commonly use for colouring. Its
bright red colour can be use for
food, fabric, cosmetic, or
pharmaceuticals.
As far as we know there are no
major side effect from carminic
acid. However, there are some
allergic reaction occurs and
may cause anaphylactic shock
but it is really unlikely to occurs.
pH: 4.8 (yellow), 6.2 (purple)
Solubility: < 1mg/mL at 70 degree
fahrenheit
Vapor Pressure: 5.07X10-27 mm Hg at 25
deg C (est)
Physical Properties
Molecular Weight: 492.389 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C22H20O13
Meting Point: 136 degree celsius
Colour: Dark purplish-brown mass or bright
red or dark red powder.Deep red in water

References
National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database;
CID=14749, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/14749 (accessed May
24, 2017).
E. (n.d.). Dactylopius coccus. Retrieved May 24, 2017, from Continue to Page 2
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