1397-70-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Santalin
• Synonyms: Santalin;C.I. Natural red 22
• CAS NO: 1397-70-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O5
• Molecular Weight: 274.271
• Mol File: 1397-70-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: Santalin(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Santalin(1397-70-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Santalin(1397-70-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1397-70-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Santalin, a naturally occurring red dye, is extracted from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree. It is primarily composed of santalic acid and is known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Santalin is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. However, concerns have been raised about the sustainable use of sandalwood and its impact on the natural habitat, leading to efforts to find sustainable sources for santalin production.

Uses

Used in Food Industry:
Santalin is used as a coloring agent in food products for its natural red color.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Santalin is used as a coloring agent in cosmetics for its vibrant red hue and its antioxidant properties, which can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Santalin is used as a coloring agent in pharmaceuticals for its natural color and potential health benefits.
Used in Traditional Medicine:
Santalin is used for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, helping to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
Used in Consumer Products:
Santalin is used in various consumer products for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, providing additional benefits to the products and enhancing their shelf life.

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Structural studies on Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) permethyl ether☆09/06/2019

The chloroform extract of the heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus yielded a mixture of red pigments which could be separated by polyamide column chromatography into two major compounds, santalin-A and santalin-B. Both gave the same permethyl ether, C38H36O10 which had 8 methoxyls and formed a nu...detailed

Novel yellow pigment from Pterocarpus Santalin (cas 1397-70-2)us: Biogenetic hypothesis for Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) analogs☆09/05/2019

A novel yellow pigment named santalin Y, related to red pigment santalin A was isolated from Pterocarpus santalinus. Its structure was determined by various spectral data including X-ray analysis. Biogenetic relationships for these compounds were also discussed.detailed

Sensitization of nano-porous films of TiO2 with Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) (red sandalwood pigment) and construction of dye-sensitized solid-state photovoltaic cells09/04/2019

Santalin, a pigment extracted from red sandalwood strongly surface complex to TiO2, sensitizing nano-porous film of TiO2 to the visible spectrum. Because of the stability of such films, dye-sensitized solid state photovoltaic cells of sandwich structure (nano-porous n-TiO2/santalin/p-type semico...detailed

Constitution of the Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) pigments A and B☆09/03/2019

The heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus contains two major red pigments, santalin-A and santalin-B which are partial methyl ethers of the same polyphenol (santalin). For locating the position of the methoxyl groups, alkali fission and permanganate oxidation of the mixed ethyl methyl ethers are t...detailed

Kinetic study of carminic acid and Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) natural dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells09/02/2019

The performance of natural dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells is usually worse than that of purpose-built organic dyes. Here, we set out to investigate the underlying origins. Two natural dyes, carminic acid and santalin, were selected as potential sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells. The...detailed

Functionality study of Santalin (cas 1397-70-2) as tyrosinase inhibitor: A potential depigmentation agent09/01/2019

Excessive melanin production leads to hyperpigmentation disorders which results in distressing aesthetic values. Though there are some synthetic depigmentation agents available it has been reported to possess cytotoxic and mutagenic effects. Hence there is a need for the development of safe and ...detailed