l General Information |
Product Name | Crocin |
General description | Crocin is a water-soluble carotenoid pigment of saffron (Crocus sativus L.). It has been used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food preparations, and in Chinese traditional medicine as an anodyne or tranquilizer. |
Synonym | Alpha-Crocin, Gardenia Yellow |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 42553-65-1 |
Formula | C44H64O24 | Molecular Weight | 976.96 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥45mg/ml |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Crocin has been investigated for the treatment of Hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Hypercholesterolemia. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
