Crocin I

Synonyms: Crocetin digentibiose ester;Saffron; alpha-Crocin;
Bis(6-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl) 8,8’-diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioate
Mol. Formula:  C44H64O24                                                                 
Mol. Weight:   976.96                                      
CAS No.: 42553-65-1
Botanical Source: Crocus sativs L.
Purity: > 98%,99% by HPLC
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Crocin is a natural 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 °C. When dissolved in water, it forms an orange solution.