No, lycopene (L9879) can't be dissolved in water. The product is for lab research only, not for animal experiments.
L9879
Lycopene
≥90%, from tomato
Synonym(s):
ψ,ψ-Carotene, 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-dotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
536.87
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
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biological source
tomato
assay
≥90%
form
powder
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−70°C
SMILES string
C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(\C)C
InChI
1S/C40H56/c1-33(2)19-13-23-37(7)27-17-31-39(9)29-15-25-35(5)21-11-12-22-36(6)26-16-30-40(10)32-18-28-38(8)24-14-20-34(3)4/h11-12,15-22,25-32H,13-14,23-24H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,25-15+,26-16+,31-17+,32-18+,35-21+,36-22+,37-27+,38-28+,39-29+,40-30+
InChI key
OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-GYZMGTAESA-N
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General description
Lycopene is a naturally occurring red pigment, which belongs to the family of carotenoids. It is found in tomatoes, watermelon and papaya. Lycopene has antioxidant property.[1]
Application
Lycopene has been used:
- in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine its concentration in liver, kidney and lung tissue[2]
- to induce urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) IN prostate cancer cell line[3]
- in Raman chemical imaging system to detect and visualize its internal distribution[4]
Biochem/physiol Actions
Antioxidant micronutrient of tomatoes associated with decreased risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease. Enhances gap juction communication between cells via upregulation of connexin 43 and reduces proliferation of cancer cells in culture. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis and enhances low-density lipoprotein degradation.
Packaging
sealed ampule
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WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Articles
Cholesterol synthesis regulation by dietary levels, LDL receptors control lipid-rich LDL particle transport in cells.
Antioxidants protect biological systems from oxidative damage produced by oxygen-containing free radicals and from redoxactive transition metal ions such as iron, copper, and cadmium.
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Is Lycopene at this concetration dissolved in water for research on mice
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How can Product L9879, Lycopene, be dissolved?
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Lycopene dissolves in carbon disulfide (1 g/50 mL), boiling ether (1 g/3 L), boiling petroleum ether (1 g/12 L) or hexane at 0 °C (1 g/14 L). Lycopene is almost insoluble in methanol or ethanol, but is soluble in chloroform or benzene.
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What is the method of preparation of Product L9879, Lycopene?
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Details of the method of preparation are considered proprietary information. The last solvent that the lycopene comes into contact with is methanol. However, the material is dried extensively, so little, if any, methanol should be present.
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What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?
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Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.
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Is Product L9879, Lycopene, of the Trans or Cis stereoforms?
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Based on the CAS number search in ACS database and the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this lycopene is an all-trans compound. The chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 12th ed., Entry# 5650.
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How can I assess the condition of Product L9879, Lycopene, from its appearance?
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We advise against using the product if it becomes speckled or has a "salt and pepper" appearance. An acceptable range of colors is from dark purple to reddish brown to brown.
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What is the solution stability of Product L9879, Lycopene?
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A solution prepared under argon, protected from light and stored at -20 °C is stable for up to 48 hours. It is recommended to prepare solutions fresh each time and to prepare immediately before use.
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What is the extinction coefficient of Lycopene, Product L9879?
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Extinction Coefficients: For samples dissolved in petroleum ether, E1% = 3450 (at 472 nm), 2250 (at 446 nm) and 3150 (at 505 nm).
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