CARMINIC ACID
UNII CID8Z8N95N

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Carminic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) CID8Z8N95N.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 1260-17-9 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1368643. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
CID8Z8N95N
CAS Registry Number
1260-17-9
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
CARMINIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
CID8Z8N95N
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C22H20O13
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
DGQLVPJVXFOQEV-JNVSTXMASA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
c1(c(c2C(c3c(c(C(=O)O)c(cc3C(c2c(c1O)O)=O)O)C)=O)O)[C@@]4(O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@@H]([C@H]4O)O)CO)[H]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Carminic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

CI 75470

Common Names & Synonyms

2-ANTHRACENECARBOXYLIC ACID, 7-.BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-9,10-DIHYDRO-3,5,6,8-TETRAHYDROXY-1-METHYL-9,10-DIOXO-
C.I. 75470
C.I. NATURAL RED 4
CARMINE 5297
CARMINE COMPONENT CARMINIC ACID
CARMINIC ACID
CARMINIC ACID [HSDB]
CARMINIC ACID [MI]
CI-NATURAL RED 4
COCHINEAL CARMINE
COCHINEAL RED PWD
NATURAL RED 2180
NATURAL RED 4
SAN-EI GEN SAN RED 1
SUN RED NO. 1

Technical Codes

CI-(1975)-NO.75470
E 120
E-120
INS-120
NSC-326224
NSC-6196

NDC Products Containing CARMINIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: