S8381

Saffron

Crude extract isolated from Crocus sativus

• Sinónimos: Crocus sativus
• Código UNSPSC: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.47

Propiedades

• Product Name: Saffron, crude source of crocetin and crocein
• Nivel de calidad: 200
• técnicas: microbe id | staining: suitable
• aplicaciones: diagnostic assay manufacturing; hematology; histology
• temp. de almacenamiento: room temp

Descripción

Descripción general

Dried flower stigmas that may be used in a variety of histological staining procedures.

Aplicación

Saffron has been used to develop an HPLC analytical protocol for the identification and quantification of the major components of saffron. It has also been used to study its cytotoxic effects.

Acciones bioquímicas o fisiológicas

Saffron is a crude source of the carotenoid antioxidants crocein and crocetin, as well as other carotenoids and monoterpene aldehydes. Saffron has been studied for use as an anticancer and chemopreventive agent and for its effects on antioxidant defense system pathways. A study in mice reported treatment with saffron reduced lipid peroxidation and caspase-3 activity, while increasing total brain antioxidant activity.

Información de seguridad

• Código de clase de almacenamiento: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Clase de riesgo para el agua (WGK): WGK 3
• Punto de inflamabilidad (°F): Not applicable
• Punto de inflamabilidad (°C): Not applicable
• Equipo de protección personal: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)