Picrocrocin
Picrocrocin is a natural monoterpene glycoside responsible for the bitter taste of saffron. It is utilized in research on taste perception, food chemistry, and as a precursor in the biosynthesis of safranal. Studies investigate its potential antioxidant and bioactive properties in vitro.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
138-55-6
Product Name Alternative
Malignant, melanoma, human, inhibit, Inhibitor, cells, cycle, Apoptosis, antiproliferative, arrest, SKMEL-2, Picrocrocin
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
95.33% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (6.05 mM) ; DMSO:55 mg/mL (166.48 mM)
Smiles
CC1=C (C=O) C (C) (C) C[C@@H] (C1) O[C@@H]1O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C16H26O7
Molecular Weight
330.37
Storage Conditions
Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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