Bioactivity | Crocetin (β-Crocetin), isolated from Crocus sativus, possesses anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant activity[1][2]. Crocetin promotes clearance of amyloid-β by inducing autophagy via the STK11/LKB1-mediated AMPK pathway[4]. |
Name | Crocetin |
CAS | 25368-09-6 |
Formula | C21H26O4 |
Molar Mass | 342.43 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |