Crocetin
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
Crocetin (Transcrocetin), extracted from saffron (Crocus sativus L.), acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist with high affinity[1]. Crocetin is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and reach the central nervous system (CNS)[2].
Target Antigen
Endogenous Metabolite; iGluR
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel;Metabolic Enzyme/Protease;Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neurodegeneration
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/crocetin.html
Purity
98.22
Solubility
DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C(O)=O
Molecular Weight
328.40
References & Citations
[1]Lautenschläger M, et al. Intestinal formation of trans-Crocetin from saffron extract (<i>Crocus sativus L.</i>) and in vitro permeation through intestinal and blood brain barrier. Phytomedicine. 2015 Jan 15;22(1):36-44.|[2]José Bagur M, et al. Saffron: An Old Medicinal Plant and a Potential Novel Functional Food. Molecules. 2017 Dec 23;23(1). pii: E30.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N2072/Crocetin-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N2072/Crocetin-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
27876-94-4
Available Sizes
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