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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 | |||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 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
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