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Organic Acids

Carminic Acid

RA000965 CAS 1260-17-9 Microscopy

Identity

Product code
RA000965
CAS number
1260-17-9
Grade
Microscopy
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C22H20O13
Molecular weight
492.40

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Red
Odour Odorless
pH value 4.8 - 6.2
Solubility in water [% weight] Appreciable (> 10%)

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Dark brownish red powder — —
Assay Min 98 % % acidimetric
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 7.0 % % —
Suitability (for microscopy) Passes test — —
Absorption maxima at pH 3.0 490 - 495 nm nm —
Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at λmax) Min 130 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
1 g RA000965-PK-1G
5 g RA000965-PK-5G