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Molecular Models of Annatto Seed Components

William F. Coleman

Department of Chemistry, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (7), p 1008

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1008

Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2008

Abstract

This month's molecular model is of bixin, a pigment that can be isolated from annatto seeds.

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