Shikonin
Alkannin is a natural dye that is obtained from the extracts of plants from the borage family Alkanna tinctoria that are found in the south of France. The dye is used as a food coloring and in cosmetics. It is used as a red-brown food additive in regions such as Australia.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54952-43-1
Product Name Alternative
(+-) -Alkannin, (+-) -Shikonin, Arnebin-4, Shikonin
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO: 10 mM
Smiles
CC (=CCC (C1=CC (=O) c2c (ccc (c2C1=O) O) O) O) C
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
Molecular Weight
288.29
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2- (1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl) - (9CI)
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