Showing chemical card for beta-Crocetin (CFc000336877)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:30:16 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000336877
Molecule Identification
Common Name
beta-Crocetin
Definition
(all-e)-crocetin, also known as trans-crocetin, is a member of the class of compounds known as acyclic diterpenoids. Acyclic diterpenoids are diterpenoids (compounds made of four consecutive isoprene units) that do not contain a cycle (all-e)-crocetin is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (all-e)-crocetin can be found in herbs and spices, which makes (all-e)-crocetin a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic diterpenoids. These are diterpenoids (compounds made of four consecutive isoprene units) that do not contain a cycle.
