Term Name:	crocin-1
Synonyms:	alpha-crocin, bis(beta-D-gentiobiosyl) crocetin, bis[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-({[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl] (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioate, C.I. 75100, crocetin di-beta-D-gentiobiose ester, crocetin di-gentiobiose ester, crocetin digentiobioside, crocine, Natural red 1, Natural yellow 19, Natural yellow 6, Saffron, trans-crocetin bis(beta-D-gentiobiosyl) ester
Definition:	A diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the term 'Crocin' is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:79068]  ( EBI )