Crocetindial

RT

296, 4

Red solid

Crocetindial is an antioxidant β-carotene (C184250) found in saffron. It is useful in ameliorating various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. Crocetin dialdehyde is an apo carotenoid diterpenoid compound arising from oxidative degradation of the beta, beta-carotene skeleton at the 8- and 8'-positions. It is an enal, a dialdehyde and an apo carotenoid diterpenoid.

Synonyms:
8, 8'-Diapocarotene-8, 8'-dial; Crocetin dialdehyde; (2E, 4E, 6E, 8E, 10E, 12E, 14E)-2, 6, 11, 15-tetramethylhexadeca-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14-heptaenedial

CAS No:
502-70-5

Molecular Formula:
C20H24O2

Molecular Weight:
296.40

Appearance:
Red solid

Purity:
≥95%

Solubility:
As reported

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.