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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