Crocin

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Synonyms :1,1'-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedioate]6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranose; 8,8'-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotenedioic Acid Bis(6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) Ester; Crocetin bis(gentiobiosyl) Est

Crocin, is a natural carotenoid derived the flowers crocus and gardenia. Crocin has been shown to be a potent antioxidant. It has also been shown to have an antiproliferative action against cancer cells in vitro, and also possessing possible antidepressant properties.

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SKU RCLST549497
CAS number 42553-65-1
Molecular Formula C44H64O24
Catalog Number RCLST549497
Chemical Name Crocin
Synonyms 1,1'-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedioate]6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranose; 8,8'-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotenedioic Acid Bis(6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) Ester; Crocetin bis(gentiobiosyl) Est
Molecular Weight 976.96
Solubility DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly, Sonicated)
Stability Light Sensitive
Appearance Orange to Very Dark Red Solid
Storage Condition Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
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