Crocin

藏花素

Also known as: Crocetin digentiobiose ester, Crocetin digentiobiosyl ester, Crocetin digentiobioside, Crocin I, α-Crocin, CROCIN, Gardenin, Saffron (natural), 8,8'-Diapo-γ,γ-carotenedioic acid bis(6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) ester, 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-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedioate, Crocetin digentiobiose ester (Gardenia Fruits Extract), Crocin (Gardenia Fruits Extract)

Crocin (CAS 42553-65-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C44H64O24 and a molecular weight of 976.965 g/mol. It is also known as Crocetin digentiobiose ester, Crocetin digentiobiosyl ester and Crocetin digentiobioside. Key properties include a melting point of 186° (effervescence), a boiling point of 1169.0±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 337.8±27.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

42553-65-1

Jingsj CID

J-9931-2

Molecular Formula

C₄₄H₆₄O₂₄

Chinese Name

藏花素

Molecular Weight

976.965 g/mol

Category

Organic Compounds

Last updated

8/21/2026