Carminic acid

SKU: orb1297117

Description

Carminic acid, the red pigment derived from cochineal insects, acts as a potent ant feeding deterrent. This natural compound exhibits antioxidant properties, protecting cells like erythrocytes from oxidative damage, and demonstrates antitumor activity in research studies, supporting its use in biochemical and pharmacological investigations.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1260-17-9
• MW: 492.39
• Purity: 99.94%
• Formula: C₂₂H₂₀O₁₃
• SMILES: Cc1c(C(O)=O)c(O)cc2C(=O)c3c(O)c(O)c([C@@H]4O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]4O)c(O)c3C(=O)c12
• Target: Interleukin,Nrf2,ROS,NF-κB,JNK
• Solubility: DMSO:123.75 mg/mL (251.33 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:2.5 mg/mL (5.08 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Carminic acid, the well-known red dyestuff from cochineal insects (Dactylopius spp.), is a potent feeding deterrent to ants. This deterrency may be indicative of the natural function of the compound, which may have evolved in cochineals as a chemical weapon against predation. The behavior of an unusual predator is described-the carnivorous caterpillar of a pyralid moth (Laetilia coccidivora)-which is undeterred by Carminic acid and feeds on cochineals. CONCLUSIONS:The animal has the remarkable habit of utilizing the ingested Carminic acid for defensive purposes of its own.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, Carminic acid, coccid dye, red colorant, ROS

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10255083