Crocin - microscopy grade

CAS: 42553-65-1

Ref. 3D-FC158408

Product Information

• Name: Crocin - microscopy grade
• Synonyms: 6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-1-O-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10Z,12E,14Z)-16-{[(6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]methyl}-2,6,11,15-tetramethylheptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenoyl]-β-D-glucopyranose, 8,8′-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotenedioic acid, bis(6-O-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap>-glucopyranosyl-β-<smallcap>D</span>-glucopyranosyl) ester, Crocetin bis(gentiobiosyl) ester, Crocetin di(β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-gentiobiosyl) ester, Crocetin di-β-gentiobiosyl ester, Crocetin digentiobioside, Crocin, Crocin (gardenia fruit, Crocin 1, Crocin 4, Crocin A, Kiriyasu Oil Yellow GY, Saffron, Saffron (Natural), Trans-crocin-1, all-trans-Crocetin di-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-gentiobiosyl ester, bis[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-({[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl] (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioate (non-preferred name), trans-Crocetin di(β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-gentiobiosyl) ester, α-Crocin, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap>-Glucopyranose, 6-O-β-<smallcap>D</span>-glucopyranosyl-, 1,1′-[(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedioate]

Description

Crocin is a carotenoid found in the fruit of Crocus sativus. It has been shown to have potential anticancer activity, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Crocin has demonstrated significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells in vitro. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it may be due to its ability to inhibit oxidative injury and receptor activity. Crocin has also been shown to have an effect on eye disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration, which may be due to its antioxidant properties. The analytical method for crocin is high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). HPLC separation is achieved using a reversed-phase column with gradient elution using water, acetonitrile and methanol. Preparative HPLC is used for isolation from natural sources.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 976.96 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₄H₆₄O₂₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder