AlkanninAlkannin is a natural dye that is obtained from the extracts of the plant dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) which is found in the Mediterranean region. The dye is used as a food coloring and in cosmetics; within the European E number schedule, it is numbered E103. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Alkannin, revision 1241494896.

Property

Value

Formula

C16H16O5, 288.30 g/mol

Melting point

149 °C

Boiling point

567 °C

Density

1.15 g/cm³

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