Difference between revisions of "Orcein"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
The chemical name for the red dyes extracted from several lichens of the genera ''Evernia'', ''Roccella'', ''Ramalina'' and ''Lecanoria'', such as ''Evernia prunastri'', ''Roccella phycopsis'' and ''Ramalina scopulorum''.  
 
The chemical name for the red dyes extracted from several lichens of the genera ''Evernia'', ''Roccella'', ''Ramalina'' and ''Lecanoria'', such as ''Evernia prunastri'', ''Roccella phycopsis'' and ''Ramalina scopulorum''.  
[[File:Orchil dyed wool.jpg||thumb|Orchil dyed wool<br>Image credit w. Carter]]
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[[File:Orchil dyed wool.jpg||thumb|Orchil dyed wool<br>Image credit W. Carter]]
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
CI Natural Red 28; archil; orchil; lacmus;
 
CI Natural Red 28; archil; orchil; lacmus;
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== Risks ==
  
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ThermoFisher: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/60430.htm SDS]
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  

Revision as of 09:24, 28 October 2020

Description

The chemical name for the red dyes extracted from several lichens of the genera Evernia, Roccella, Ramalina and Lecanoria, such as Evernia prunastri, Roccella phycopsis and Ramalina scopulorum.

Orchil dyed wool
Image credit W. Carter

Synonyms and Related Terms

CI Natural Red 28; archil; orchil; lacmus;

Risks

ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Orcein is soluble in ethanol. It is an indicator dye that turns blue in alkaline solutions.

CAS 1400-62-3