Term Name:	kermesic acid
Synonyms:	1-Methyl-2-carboxy-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxyanthraquinone, 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid, C.I. 75460, C.I. Natural Red 3, kermes, natural red 3
Definition:	A tetrahydroxyanthraquinone that is that is 3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone substituted by methyl and carboxy groups at positions 1 and 2 respectively. It is a natural dye isolated from the insect species Kermes ilices.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:90183]  ( EBI )