Carminic acid is a natural dye isolated from several insects such as Dactylopius coccus. It has a role as an animal metabolite and a histological dye.
MedKoo Cat#: 127348
Name: Carminic Acid
CAS#: 1260-17-9
Chemical Formula: C22H20O13
Exact Mass: 492.0904
Molecular Weight: 492.39
Elemental Analysis: C, 53.67; H, 4.09; O, 42.24
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 492.39 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
