Picrocrocin
- CAS NO.:138-55-6
- Empirical Formula: C16H26O7
- Molecular Weight: 330.37
- MDL number: MFCD09752814
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-11-04 17:03:48
What is Picrocrocin?
The Uses of Picrocrocin
Picrocrocin is a secondary metabolite of Saffron and has been found to be the taste component of saffron.
Definition
ChEBI: A beta-D-glucoside of beta-cyclocitral; the precursor of safranal. It is the compound most responsible for the bitter taste of saffron.
Properties of Picrocrocin
| Melting point: | 196℃ (ethyl acetate ) |
| Boiling point: | 520.4±50.0 °C(Predicted) |
| alpha | D20 -58° (c = 0.6) |
| Density | 1.31±0.1 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr) |
| storage temp. | 4°C, protect from light |
| pka | 12.91±0.70(Predicted) |
Safety information for Picrocrocin
Computed Descriptors for Picrocrocin
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