alkannin

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n. A coloring matter, C₁₅H₁₄O₄, obtained as a dark reddish-brown powder from Alkanna tinctoria.

n. A natural dye and naphthoquinone derivative obtained from the borage plant Alkanna tinctoria, used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.

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