Record Information
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Creation date2010-04-08 22:11:15 UTC
Update date2025-11-19 00:46:21 UTC
Primary IDFDB014420
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Chemical Information
FooDB NameCrocetin
Description(all-E)-Crocetin, also known as trans-crocetin, 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. Based on a literature review a small amount of articles have been published on (all-E)-Crocetin.
CAS Number27876-94-4
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioic acidHMDB
trans-CrocetinHMDB
(2Z,6E,8E,10Z,14E)-2,6,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioateHMDB
2,6,11,15-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-hexadecaheptaenedioic aciddb_source
8,8'-Diapo-8,8'-carotenedioic aciddb_source
a-Crocetindb_source
Gardenidin?db_source
Nyctanthindb_source
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.0056 g/LALOGPS
logP4.54ALOGPS
logP4.4ChemAxon
logS-4.8ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.65ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area74.6 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count8ChemAxon
Refractivity103.8 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability38.37 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC20H24O4
IUPAC name(2Z,4E,6E,8E,10Z,12E,14E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C20H24O4/c1-15(11-7-13-17(3)19(21)22)9-5-6-10-16(2)12-8-14-18(4)20(23)24/h5-14H,1-4H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)/b6-5+,11-7+,12-8+,15-9-,16-10+,17-13+,18-14-
InChI KeyPANKHBYNKQNAHN-AWVVJTJESA-N
Isomeric SMILESC\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)C(O)=O)=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(\C)C(O)=O
Average Molecular Weight328.4022
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight328.167459256
Classification
Description 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.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
Sub ClassDiterpenoids
Direct ParentAcyclic diterpenoids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Acyclic diterpenoid
  • Long-chain fatty acid
  • Branched fatty acid
  • Methyl-branched fatty acid
  • Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Fatty acyl
  • Fatty acid
  • Unsaturated fatty acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Ontology
OntologyNo ontology term
Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateNot Available
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionC 73.15%; H 7.37%; O 19.49%DFC
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental pKaNot Available
Isoelectric pointNot Available
ChargeNot Available
Optical RotationNot Available
Spectroscopic UV DataNot Available
DensityNot Available
Refractive IndexNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MS(all-E)-Crocetin, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-01q9-1395000000-ed0dfbcfb253be174431Spectrum
Predicted GC-MS(all-E)-Crocetin, 2 TMS, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0ac0-8149600000-12ce58f859e764fd93acSpectrum
Predicted GC-MS(all-E)-Crocetin, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-004i-1269000000-a5f4c71b1f097c515bf62016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-06wi-1491000000-dfa6d1f238a089f618452016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-000i-4960000000-8dce595ac552080d21142016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-004i-0019000000-7d304f4a25f2ebd692a32016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0059-1096000000-5ddd6e45dc256767c8002016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-00ku-5090000000-37c8b704ca3c17464f852016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0059-0293000000-72044695d7010a6d3a7a2021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0490000000-4ebe854168d41f1094c92021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-003u-0920000000-b3cdd64a8564da1e566f2021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-003r-0094000000-d9b7e69e6696b8ef37752021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-001r-0090000000-4e04c7b872c1d8dcdf892021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-000i-0190000000-a3078c4f5906f733c71e2021-09-22View Spectrum
NMRNot Available
ChemSpider ID30777073
ChEMBL IDNot Available
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
Pubchem Compound ID5458952
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
Phenol-Explorer IDNot Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0035098
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDJQK77-A:JQK77-A
EAFUS IDNot Available
Dr. Duke IDCROCETIN|ALPHA-CROCETIN
BIGG IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
HET IDNot Available
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet IDNot Available
GoodScent IDNot Available
SuperScent IDNot Available
Wikipedia IDCrocetin
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDSNot Available
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / Bioactivities
DescriptorIDDefinitionReference
Anti-cancer35610 An agent that inhibits the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, used to treat and manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient survival.DUKE
Anti hypoxicAn agent that acts against hypoxic cells, sensitizing them to radiation and chemotherapy, with therapeutic applications in cancer treatment, particularly for tumors with low oxygen levels, and key medical uses in oncology to enhance treatment efficacy.DUKE
Anti-mutagenicAn agent that interferes with the mutagenicity of a substance, preventing DNA damage and mutations. Its biological role is to protect cells from genetic alterations, and it has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention and treatment, as well as key medical uses in reducing the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects.DUKE
Anti-oxidant22586 An agent that neutralizes free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and cell damage. Its biological role involves protecting cells from harm, and it has therapeutic applications in managing chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders, with key medical uses including anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and cardio protective effects.DUKE
Antitumor promoter35610 An agent that inhibits tumor growth and progression, reducing cancer cell proliferation. Therapeutically, it prevents tumor development and spread, with key medical uses in cancer prevention and treatment, particularly in combating carcinogenesis and metastasis.DUKE
CholereticAn agent that increases bile production and secretion from the liver, enhancing digestion and fat absorption. Therapeutically, it's used to treat gallstones, liver disease, and indigestion, promoting healthy bile flow and liver function.DUKE
Colorant37958 A substance that imparts color, with no inherent biological role. Therapeutically, colorants are used to enhance visual appeal and identification of medications. Medically, they are used in diagnostic imaging, such as contrast agents, and in ophthalmic applications to aid in vision correction and protection.DUKE
HypocholesterolemicAn agent that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, playing a crucial role in preventing cardiovascular disease. Therapeutically, it is used to manage hyperlipidemia and reduce the risk of heart disease, with key medical applications including the treatment of high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.DUKE
LipolyticAn agent that stimulates hydrolysis of fats into fatty acids and glycerol, playing a key biological role in fat metabolism. Therapeutically, lipolytics have applications in managing obesity and hypertriglyceridemia, with medical uses including weight loss and improving lipid profiles.DUKE
Neuroprotective63726 An agent that protects nerve cells from damage or degeneration, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Therapeutically, it helps manage conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke, promoting neuronal survival and function.DUKE
EnzymesNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
FlavoursNot Available
Files
MSDSNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).