Carmine

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C22H20O13 · 492.4 g/mol

crimson lake

What is Carmine?

The deep red food dye made from crushed cochineal insects. It colors yogurt, lipstick, and Campari, and it is why some products are not vegan. from source

CategoryFood & flavor

Chemical familyAlcohols Carboxylic Acids Aromatics Ketones Phenols Ethers

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC1=C2C(=CC(=C1C(=O)O)O)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C(=C3O)O)C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 14950
Wikidata: Q320617
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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