74283

(±)-α-Carotene

≥95.0% (HPLC)

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₀H₅₆
• CAS Number: 432-70-2
• Molecular Weight: 536.87
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• PubChem Substance ID: 329765595
• NACRES: NA.32

Properties

• Assay: ≥95.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• λ: 2 % in methylene chloride (in hexane)
• UV absorption: λ: 445-449 nm A_max
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable