Description
CAS NO.:138-55-6
Molecular Formula:C16H26O7
Molecular Weight:330.37
Appearance: Red brown powder
Density: 1.31 g/mL
Melting point: 154 to 156 °C (309 to 313 °F; 427 to 429 K)
Description About Picrocrocin CAS 138-55-6
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.
During the drying process picrocrocin liberates the aglycone (HTCC, C10H16O2) due to the action of the enzyme glucosidase. The aglycone is then transformed to safranal by dehydration. Picrocrocin is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin.
