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Bixin

Chemical compound
Bixin is an apocarotenoid found in the seeds of the achiote tree from which it derives its name. It is commonly extracted from the seeds to form annatto, a natural food coloring, containing about 5% pigments of which 70–80% are bixin. Wikipedia
Molar mass: 394.5 g/mol
Chemical formula: C25H30O4
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Melting point: 198 °C (cis-isomer); 217 °C (trans-isomer)
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 1 1 0