Crocin

SKU: orb1699781

Description

Crocin, a water-soluble carotenoid from saffron, is used in food coloring and traditional medicine. Research indicates it inhibits TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells by modulating Bcl-2 family proteins and caspase-3, and it stabilizes glutathione to block nSMase activity. Its applications extend to neuroprotection and oncology research in vitro.

Research Area

Cardiovascular Research, Cell Biology, Epigenetics & Chromatin, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction, Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 42553-65-1
• MW: 976.96
• Purity: 99.27% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄₄H₆₄O₂₄
• SMILES: C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)C(=O)OC1O[C@H](CO[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)C(=O)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Target: Others,JAK,Apoptosis,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:100 mg/mL (102.36 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:4 mg/mL (4.09 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Gardenia Yellow, Alpha-Crocin, a-Crocin, Crocin, Crocin I, α-Crocin

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

56841542