Carthamin

July 15th, 2008 by

Carthamin

IUPAC name
(2Z,6S)-6-β-D-Glucopyranosyl -2- -4-cyclohexene-1,3-dione
Other names
Carthamine
Carthamic acid
C.I. Natural Red 26
Safflower red
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem
11968069
SMILES
 
O=C(/C=C/C3=C C=C(O)C=C3) C (C(/C1=C/C2=C(O) 4O)(O)C1=O
Properties
Molecular formula
C43H42O22
Molar mass
910.78
Appearance
Red powder
Solubility in water
Slightly soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references
Carthamin is a natural red pigment derived from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), earlier known as carthamine. It is used as [...]

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