| 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. | |