| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Hibiscetin | [CAS]
71149-61-6 | [Synonyms]
Hibiscetin
roselle red
Hibiscus Color
hibiscuss sabdarite
Roselle red pigment
hibiscus sabdaritta
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-5,8-dihydroxy-3,7-dimethoxy- | [Molecular Formula]
C18H16O9 | [MOL File]
71149-61-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
376.31 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Dark red powder, paste or liquid with a slight peculiar smell. This water-soluble pigment is bright red when it is acidic, and red to purple when it is neutral to alkaline. Poor heat and light resistance. | [Uses]
Hibiscetin can be used as edible red (to purple) coloring. It is suitable for foods whose pH value is below 4 and does not require high temperature heating, such as syrup, cold spots, powder drinks, sherbet, sorbet, jelly, etc. The dosage is 0.1% to 0.5%. |
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