SPECIFICATIONS

CARMINIC ACID 95 %

Synonyms:			C.I. 75470, Natural Red 4; 7-a-D-Glucopyranosyl-9,10-
				dihydro-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl, 9,10-dioxo-2
				-anthracene-carboxylic acid

CAS No:				1260-17-9

Chemical Formula:			C22H20O13

Formula Weight:			492.40

Appearance:				Red to Purple Powder

Assay:					95 % Minimum

Lambda Max:			495 nm

Effective: 01/27/09