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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A | A water-soluble carotenoid found in [[saffron]], [[crocus flower|crocus]], and [[wongsky]]. Crocin is a dieter of [[crocetin]]. The golden yellow coloring agent that can extracted from the saffron or crocus flowers, and gardenia fruits with hot water. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin | di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin; Natural Yellow 6; CI 75100 | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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* Soluble in hot water, methanol. Slightly soluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and other organic solvents. | * Soluble in hot water, methanol. Slightly soluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and other organic solvents. | ||
* Abs. max 464, 434 nm | * Abs. max 464, 434 nm | ||
* Composition = C44H64O24 | |||
* Melting Point = 186 C | |||
==Resources and Citations== | |||
* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocin Crocin] Accessed May 2026 | |||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:38, 15 May 2026
Description
A water-soluble carotenoid found in saffron, crocus, and wongsky. Crocin is a dieter of crocetin. The golden yellow coloring agent that can extracted from the saffron or crocus flowers, and gardenia fruits with hot water.
Synonyms and Related Terms
di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin; Natural Yellow 6; CI 75100
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
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Crocin Accessed May 2026