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Bixin

    Name:
    Bixin
    Detailed information:
    M Formula:C25H30O4
     
    Properties:
    Orange crystals. Decomposes at 217C.
     
    Derivation:
    Methyl ester (methyl bixin) C26H32O4: blue crystals, mp 203C. Ethyl ester (ethyl bixin), C27H34O4: Red crystals, mp 138C.
     
    Use:
    The ethyl ester is used as a food coloring.
     
    See Annatto.

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