| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
SAFFRON POWDER | [CAS]
1401-20-3 | [Synonyms]
SAFFRON POWDER
CARTHAMIN YELLOW
Carthamas yellow
SAFFLOWERYELLOWCOLOUR
SAFFRON FOR MICROSCOPY
SAFFRON ALCOHOLIC SOLUTION FOR MICROSCOPY | [Molecular Formula]
C21H22O11 | [MOL File]
1401-20-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
944.795 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Yellow or brownish-yellow powder, easy to absorb moisture, brown when absorbing moisture, and form lumps. The product after moisture absorption does not affect the use effect. Melting point 230 ℃. Good light resistance, stable color tone in the range of pH 5-7. | [Uses]
Saffron powder can be used as a food coloring agent. | [Synthesis]
Saffron powder is obtained from the female stamens of the Compositae safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), extracted with water or weak acid solution, purified, concentrated and dried. |
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