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Crocetin is soluble in water, ethanol, alkali solutions. Crocetin forms a blue solution in concentrated sulfuric acid.
 
Crocetin is soluble in water, ethanol, alkali solutions. Crocetin forms a blue solution in concentrated sulfuric acid.
  
== Additional Information ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
J.Hofenk-de Graaf, ''Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Helmut Schweppe, Schweppe color collection index and information book
 
* Helmut Schweppe, Schweppe color collection index and information book
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "Gardenia." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service  7 Apr. 2005 .
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "Gardenia." (Accessed 7 Apr. 2005).
  
 
* F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876
 
* F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876

Revision as of 11:38, 28 October 2020

Description

A bright yellow natural dyestuff obtained from the red berry-like fruit of the Gardenia grandiflora that is native to China. Wongsky has been used to dye silk a bright yellow color. The primary colorants in wongsky are Crocetin and Crocin. Crocetin is a substantive dye that is also found in Saffron.

Synonyms and Related Terms

wongshy; Chinese yellow pods; Chinese yellow berries; Natural Yellow 6; hoang-tchy; crocin; crocetin; Gardenia grandiflora

Other Properties

Crocetin is soluble in water, ethanol, alkali solutions. Crocetin forms a blue solution in concentrated sulfuric acid.

Resources and Citations

  • Helmut Schweppe, Schweppe color collection index and information book
  • F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876
  • Colour Index International online at www.colour-index.org
  • Judith Hofenk-de Graaff, Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification, Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969

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