Picrocrocin

Picrocrocin, an apocarotenoid found in Saffron. Picrocrocin shows anticancer effect. Picrocrocin exhibits growth inhibitory effects against SKMEL-2 human malignant melanoma cells[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[138-55-6]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H317

Target

Apoptosis

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Apoptosis

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/picrocrocin.html

Purity

99.93

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

OC[C@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)O[C@@]1([H])O[C@H]2CC(C)(C(C=O)=C(C)C2)C

Molecular Formula

C16H26O7

Molecular Weight

330.37

Precautions

H302, H317

References & Citations

[1]Yu L, et al. Picrocrocin exhibits growth inhibitory effects against SKMEL- 2 human malignant melanoma cells by targeting JAK/ STAT5 signaling pathway, cell cycle arrest and mitochondrial mediated apoptosis. J BUON. 2018 Jul-Aug;23 (4) :1163-1168.