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crocin-1

Term ID
CHEBI:79068
Synonyms
  • alpha-crocin
  • bis(beta-D-gentiobiosyl) crocetin
  • bis[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-({[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl] (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioate
  • C.I. 75100
  • crocetin di-beta-D-gentiobiose ester
  • crocetin di-gentiobiose ester
  • crocetin digentiobioside
  • crocine
  • Natural red 1
  • Natural yellow 19
  • Natural yellow 6
  • Saffron
  • trans-crocetin bis(beta-D-gentiobiosyl) ester
Definition
A diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the term 'Crocin' is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from crocin-1
Phenotype where environments contain crocin-1
Phenotype modified by environments containing crocin-1
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