Dimethylcrocetin Chemical Properties

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

Dimethylcrocetin Usage And Synthesis

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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