Synonym: 6-Methyl hydrogen (9Z)-6,6′-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate; 9-cis-6,6′-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotenedioic acid 6-methyl ester; Natural orange 4
CAS Number: 6983-79-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C25H30O4
Molecular Weight: 394.50
EC Number: 230-248-7
Linear Formula: C25H30O4
Product Type: Chemical
| λ |
in chloroform |
| assay |
≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C25H30O4/c1-20(12-8-14-22(3)16-18-24(26)27)10-6-7-11-21(2)13-9-15-23(4)17-19-25(28)29-5/h6-19H,1-5H3,(H,26,27)/b7-6+,12-8+,13-9+,18-16+,19-17+,20-10+,21-11+,22-14+,23-15- |
| InChI key |
RAFGELQLHMBRHD-SLEZCNMESA-N |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| SMILES string |
CC(/C=C/C(O)=O)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(/C=C/C(OC)=O)C |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| UV absorption |
λ: 465-475 nm Amax |
| General description: |
Bixin is a carotenoid and the principal colouring component of Annatto food colouring (E160b), which has a long history of use in the food industry for the colouring of a wide range of food commodities. |
| General description: |
Bixin is a methyl ester of a dibasic fatty acid. On treating with alkali, it is hydrolyzed to form water soluble norbixin. It is obtained in pure form from annatto seeds. Bixin is a carotenoid and estimated as yolk and skin pigmenter. |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥90.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. |
−20°C |
| Colour Index Number |
75120 |
| UNSPSC |
12352202 |
