(methyl hydrogen 9′-cis-6, 6′-diapocarotene-6, 6′-dioate, C25H30O4), which is the monomethyl ester of the dicarboxylic acid, 9′-cis-norbixin (commonly referred to ascis-bixin) (Fig. 12.2). Bixin is insoluble in most polar organic solvents but is largely soluble in vegetable oil ...
INFUSE COCONUT OIL:First, we need to infuse the coconut oil with annatto seeds for color. There are several methods to infuse oils with annatto seeds, but for this project I used the “quick” method. Add 21 ounces of coconut oil into a heat-safe container. Place the container in the m...