| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Dimethylcrocetin | [CAS]
5892-54-6 | [Synonyms]
Dimethylcrocetin
Crocetine dimethyl ester
8,8'-Diapo-ψ,ψ-carotene-8,8'-dioic acid dimethyl ester
2,4,6,8,10,12,14-Hexadecaheptaenedioic acid, 2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-, 1,16-dimethyl ester, (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)- | [Molecular Formula]
C22H28O4 | [MOL File]
5892-54-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
356.46 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
222 °C | [Boiling point ]
496.1±18.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.009±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
Store at -20°C | [solubility ]
Soluble in DMSO | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
Orange to red |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Crocetine dimethyl ester (Dimethylcrocetin) is found in the stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.), and has antioxidant activity[1]. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Gamma-Crocetin is a diterpenoid. | [References]
[1] Kanakis CD, et al, Crocetin, dimethylcrocetin, and safranal bind human serum albumin: stability and antioxidative properties. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Feb 7;55(3):970-7. DOI:10.1021/jf062638l |
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