Bioactivity:

Carminic acid, the well-known red dyestuff from cochineal insects (Dactylopius spp.), is a potent feeding deterrent to ants. Carminic acid is an antioxidant to protect erythrocytes and DNA against radical-induced oxidation, it also has antitumor activity.

CAS nr:

1260-17-9

Purity:

98%

Molecular Weight:

492,39

SMILES:

Cc1c(C(O)=O)c(O)cc(C(c(c2c(c([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O[C@H](CO)[C@H]3O)c3O)O)c3O)=O)c1C2=O

Formula:

C22H20O13

Pathway:

Immunology/Inflammation

Target:

ROS