Definition of Crocein. Meaning of Crocein. Synonyms of Crocein

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Definition of Crocein

Crocein
Crocein Cro"ce*in (kr?"s?-?n), n. [See Croceous.] (Chem.) A name given to any one of several yellow or scarlet dyestuffs of artificial production and complex structure. In general they are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol.

Meaning of Crocein from wikipedia

- Crocetin is a natural apocarotenoid dicarboxylic acid that is found in the crocus flower together with its glycoside, crocin, and Gardenia jasminoides...
- obtained by a mix of five stains: alcian blue, Verhoeff hematoxylin and crocein scarlet combined with acidic fuchsine and saffron. At pH 2.5, alcian blue...
- blue 22 42755 triarylmethane 28631-66-5 Woodstain scarlet Crocein scarlet 3B Brilliant crocein MOO Acid red 73 27290 diazo 5413-75-2 Wool red B Fast milling...
- lycopene, various α- and β-carotenes, as well as crocetin and its glycoside crocein, which are the most biologically active components. Because crocetin is...