Madder lake
The cultivation of madder root almost ceased after a synthetic method for making alizarin was discovered in 1868.
Manufacturer / product code: Cornelissen / rose madder
Chemical description: made from the roots of rubia tinctorum. 1,2-dihydroxyantraquinone.
Color: red
Color Index: NR9
More info: Pigments Through The Ages Colourlex
Raman spectroscopy 1064 nm
Pigments (powder, no binder)
![](https://i0.wp.com/chsopensource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/madder-lake-Raman-1064-nm.png?resize=980%2C397&ssl=1)
Raman Spectroscopy 1064 nm Pigments-Checker Database
Reflectance Spectroscopy (200-1000 nm) – GorgiasUV Spectrometer
Reflectance Spectroscopy (200-1000 nm) (GorgiasUV) Pigments-Checker Database
![](https://i0.wp.com/chsopensource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/madder-lake-pigments-checker-acrylic-GorgiasUV-FORS-Reflectance-spectroscopy.png?resize=980%2C397&ssl=1)
Reflectance spectroscopy – Gorgias Spectrometer for Art
Reflectance Spectroscopy (350-950 nm) (Gorgias) Pigments-Checker Database
NIR Reflectance spectroscopy
NIR-Reflectance Spectroscopy (930-1690 nm) Pigments-Checker Database
![](https://i0.wp.com/chsopensource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/madder-lake-NIR-spectrum-InGaAs-1.png?w=980&ssl=1)