Crocin

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