alkannin

alkannin
The major red dye derived from alkanet; used as an astringent, and in cosmetics and foods; can be used as an indicator : red at pH 6.8, changing to purple at pH 8.8 and blue at pH 10.0; also used as a fat stain. SYN: anchusin.

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al·kan·nin al-'kan-ən n a red crystalline coloring matter C16H16O5 obtained from alkanet and used chiefly in coloring beverages and fatty and oily pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations

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al·kan·nin (alґkə-nin) a red powder, the coloring ingredient of alkanet; used as a colorant and, in the form of alkannin paper, as an indicator: alkalis turn the paper blue, acids red.

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  • alkannin — al·kan·nin …   English syllables

  • alkannin — alˈkanə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary alkann (from New Latin Alkanna) + in : a red crystalline coloring matter C16H16O5 obtained from alkanet and used chiefly in coloring beverages and fatty and oily pharmaceutical… …   Useful english dictionary

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