Crocin

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Description

A golden yellow coloring agent found in Saffron, crocus, and Wongsky. Crocin is extracted from the saffron or crocus flowers, and gardenia fruits with hot water.

Synonyms and Related Terms

di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in hot water, methanol. Slightly soluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and other organic solvents.
  • Abs. max 464, 434 nm
Composition C44H64O24
Melting Point 186 C