Crocin (Gardenia Fruits Extract)


Linear Formula:  C44H64O24
Molecular Weight:  976.965 g/mol
CAS Number: 42553-65-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25℃
Refractive index 1.641
B pt. 1174.7℃ at 760 mmHg
Density 1.48g/cm3

Safety Information

Symbol
Flash point 336.4℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature
Storage Class 6.1
Packaging Glass bottle
UN Number 2810

Description

Recommended products
Crocetin Digentiobiosyl Ester (Gardenia Fruits Extract)

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Crocin is a natural drug carotenoid chemical compound that is found in the flowers crocus and gardenia. It is the diester formed from the disaccharide gentiobiose and the dicarboxylic acid crocetin. It has a deep red color and forms crystals with a melting point of 186&8451. When dissolved in water it forms an orange solution.