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== 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 == | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 28 April 2026
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; 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