Picrocrocin (Standard)

Picrocrocin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Picrocrocin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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

Target

Apoptosis; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Apoptosis; Others

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

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

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

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.