74283
(±)-α-Carotene
≥95.0% (HPLC)
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
536.87
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32
Quality Level
assay
≥95.0% (HPLC)
form
powder
λ
2 % in methylene chloride (in hexane)
UV absorption
λ: 445-449 nm Amax
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CC(/C=C/C1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C
InChI
1S/C40H56/c1-31(19-13-21-33(3)25-27-37-35(5)23-15-29-39(37,7)8)17-11-12-18-32(2)20-14-22-34(4)26-28-38-36(6)24-16-30-40(38,9)10/h11-14,17-23,25-28,37H,15-16,24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26+,31-17+,32-18+,33-21+,34-22+
InChI key
ANVAOWXLWRTKGA-JLTXGRSLSA-N
General description
α-Carotene is usually associated with β-carotene in many fruits and vegetables and belongs to the carotenoid family. It is found in higher concentrations of orange carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and apricots.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Carotene exhibits provitamin A (retinal/retinol/retinoic acid) activity that is necessary for enhancing ocular health. It also shows anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer activities and promotes the function of the immune system. α-Carotene has been studied as an important factor in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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In order to assess peripheral levels and activities of a broad spectrum of non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidants in elderly subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), plasma levels of water-soluble (Vitamin C and uric acid) and of
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 74283-1MG | 04061826688137 |