Description
[ CAS No. ] 138-55-6
[ Molecular Formula ] C16H26O7
[ Molecular Weight ] 330.37
[ Detection Method ] HPLC
[ Purity ] 98%
[ Density ] 1.31 g/mL
[ Melting point ] 154 to 156 °C (309 to 313 °F; 427 to 429 K)
[ Boiling point ] 520.4 °C (968.7 °F; 793.5 K)
[ Botanical Source ] saffron (stamens of Crocus sativus)
[ Appearance ] Red Brown Fine Powder
About Picrocrocin
Picrocrocin is a monoterpene glycoside precursor of safranal. It is found in the spice saffron, which comes from the crocus flower. Picrocrocin has a bitter taste, and is the chemical most responsible for the taste of saffron.
