| Description | Crocin III (Crocetin-mono-(β-D-gentiobiosyl)-ester) is a crocin derived from saffron (Crocus sutivus L.). Crocins inhibit the cell growth of tumor cells and have anti-inflammatory activity. |
| Synonyms | 西红花苷 III, Crocetin-mono-(β-D-gentiobiosyl)-ester |
| molecular weight | 652.68 |
| Molecular formula | C32H44O14 |
| CAS | 55750-85-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (76.61 mM) |
| References | 1. Yaya Hu, et al. Comparative anti-arthritic investigation of iridoid glycosides and crocetin derivatives from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis in Freund's complete adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. Phytomedicine. 2019 Feb;53:223-233. 2. Xiangdong Pu, et al. In Vivo Production of Five Crocins in the Engineered Escherichia coli. ACS Synth Biol. 2020 May 15;9(5):1160-1168. |