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CAS RN: 42553-65-1 | Product Number: C1527
Crocin (Gardenia Fruits Extract)
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Synonyms:
- Crocetin Digentiobiosyl Ester (Gardenia Fruits Extract)
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25G |
£76.00
|
2 | 39 |
|
*Stock available in Belgium will be delivered in 1 to 3 days
*Stock available in Japan will be delivered in 1 to 2 weeks (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments).
| Product Number | C1527 |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__4__4H__6__4O__2__4 = 976.97 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| Condition to Avoid | Light Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 42553-65-1 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 6473367 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87566524 |
| Merck Index (14) | 2589 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00017495 |
Specifications
| Purity(HPLC) | multi component mixture |
| Appearance | Light yellow to Brown powder to crystal |
| Lambda max. | 435.0 to 445.0 nm(EtOH(50%)) |
| Absorbance(E1%1cm) | 140 to 170(EtOH(50%), 435.0 to 445.0 nm) |
| Drying loss | max. 10.0 % |
Properties (reference)
| Maximum Absorption Wavelength | 440 nm (EtOH(50vol%)) |
GHS
Related Laws:
| EC Number | 255-881-6 |
| RTECS# | HL7380000 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2938909090 |
Application
Crocin: A Carotenoid With Anticancer, Antioxidant and Antiinflammatory Properties
Crocin is a carotenoid chemical compound that is found in gardenia fruits and saffron which have traditionally been used as pharmaceutical agents. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments and is used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food. Pharmacological studies have suggested that it has anticancer, antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, improving of learning behaviors in mice, and protection of brain cells. (The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- Crocin, safranal and picrocrocin from saffron (Crocus sativus L.) inhibit the growth of human cancer cells in vitro
- Radical scavenging activity of Crocus sativus L. extract and its bioactive constituents
- Anti-inflammatory effects of crocin and crocetin in rat brain microglial cells
- Effects of saffron extract and its constituent crocin on learning behaviour and long-term potentiation (a review)
- A Perspective on Crocus sativus L. (Saffron) Constituent Crocin: A Potent Water-Soluble Antioxidant and Potential Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease (a review)
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