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Carminic acid | TN3601 | TargetMol Chemicals
CAS: 1260-17-9
Smiles: Cc1c(C(O)=O)c(O)cc(C(c(c2c(c([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O[C@H](CO)[C@H]3O)c3O)O)c3O)=O)c1C2=O
Formula: C22H20O13
Pathway: Immunology/Inflammation
Target: ROS
Receptor: N/A
Bioactivity: Carminic acid, the well-known red dyestuff from cochineal insects (Dactylopius spp.), is a potent feeding deterrent to ants. Carminic acid is an antioxidant to protect erythrocytes and DNA against radical-induced oxidation, it also has antitumor activity.
Molecular Weight: 492, 39
