Cat Number: PIPE-0308

Crocin

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CAS Number

42553-65-1

Synonyms

Crocetin digentiobioside

Description

Crocin is a natural carotenoid derived the flowers crocus and gardenia. Crocin has been shown to be a potent antioxidant. It has also been shown to have an antiproliferative action against cancer cells in vitro, and also possessing possible antidepressant properties.

Molecular Weight

976.97

Molecular Formula

C44H64O24

EINECS

255-881-6

InChI

OXNHRKGZZFWUQZ-QORFUXSJSA-N

InChIKey

OXNHRKGZZFWUQZ-QORFUXSJSA-N

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