Picrocrocin

SKU: orb1297245

Description

Picrocrocin is a natural monoterpene glycoside responsible for the bitter taste of saffron. It is utilized in research on taste perception, food chemistry, and as a precursor in the biosynthesis of safranal. Studies investigate its potential antioxidant and bioactive properties in vitro.

Research Area

Cell Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 138-55-6
• MW: 330.37
• Purity: 98.40% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₆H₂₆O₇
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=O)C(C)(C)C[C@@H](C1)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Target: Apoptosis
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (6.05 mM);DMSO:55 mg/mL (166.48 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

malignant, melanoma, human, inhibit, Inhibitor, cells, cycle, Apoptosis, antiproliferative, arrest, SKMEL-2, Picrocrocin

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

130796