Difference between revisions of "Crocin"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A golden yellow coloring agent found in [ | + | 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 == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin | di-gentiobiose ester of crocetin | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | 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 | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 186 | + | | 186 C |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:03, 7 July 2022
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 |
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| Melting Point | 186 C |