SML3255

Crocetin

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): α-Crocetin, 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E-hexadecaheptaenedioic acid, NSC 407300, Trans-crocetin, Transcrocetin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₄O₄
• CAS Number: 27876-94-4
• Molecular Weight: 328.40
• MDL number: MFCD00017359
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• storage condition: desiccated
• color: faint brown to dark brown; deep red-brown
• solubility: DMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear
• storage temp.: −70°C
• InChI: 1S/C20H24O4/c1-15(11-7-13-17(3)19(21)22)9-5-6-10-16(2)12-8-14-18(4)20(23)24/h5-14H,1-4H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)/b6-5+,11-7+,12-8+,15-9+,16-10+,17-13+,18-14+
• InChI key: PANKHBYNKQNAHN-MQQNZMFNSA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Crocetin is a natural apocarotenoid dicarboxylic acid, found naturally in saffron crocus and gardenia flowers, that has been shown to exhibit antioxidant, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and antinociceptive activity.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable