Properties
Description
Crocin I, a major member of the crocin family, has antidepressant activity and ameliorates the disruption of lipid metabolism and dysbiosis of the gut microbiota induced by chronic corticosterone in mice.
Molecular Formula
C44H64O24
Source
The stigma of Crocus sativus L.
Form
Dark red crystalline powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in methanol and water, and hardly soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene and petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Crocin I can be used for anti-atherosclerosis and hypolipidemic effect experiments, etc.
