Acetocarmine
MATERIALS
Equipment
Filter paper
Water bath (boiling)
METHOD
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1. Pour 55 mL of boiling water plus 45 mL of 100% acetic acid on 0.5 g of carmine powder. Mix.
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2. Place in a boiling water bath until the mixture starts to boil again.
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3. Mix again. Boil a few more minutes. Allow to cool.
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4. Filter.










