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== Description ==
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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''.
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[[File:Orchil dyed wool.jpg||thumb|Orchil dyed wool<br>Image credit W. Carter]]
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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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]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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Orcein is soluble in ethanol. It is an indicator dye that turns blue in alkaline solutions.
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Latest revision as of 14:20, 6 June 2022

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