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(±)-β-Cryptoxanthin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-β-Caroten-3-ol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
552.87
UNSPSC Code:
41116107

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥95.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

Storage temp.

−20°C

General description

β-Cryptoxanthin, a major source of vitamin A, belongs to the class of xanthophyll carotenoids, which show potential activities against chronic, degenerative diseases and also exhibit cancer chemo-preventive property. It is reported to be found in fruits including papayas, mangoes, peaches, oranges and tangerines.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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Cancer chemoprevention by citrus pulp and juices containing high amounts of ?-cryptoxanthin and hesperidin
Tanaka T, et al.
BioMed Research International, 2012 (2011)
Enzymatic formation of apo-carotenoids from the xanthophyll carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and ?-cryptoxanthin by ferret carotene-9?, 10?-monooxygenase
Mein RJ, et al.
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 506(1), 109-121 (2011)
beta-Cryptoxanthin selectively increases in human chylomicrons upon ingestion of tangerine concentrate rich in beta-cryptoxanthin esters
Wingerath T
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 324(2), 385-390 (1995)

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