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Lycopene
Product Details
Category
Color Fixative
Molecular Formula
C40H56
CAS Number
502-65-8
Synonyms
4,4-CAROTENE;LYCOSOURCE;LYCOPENE;JARCOPENE(TM);2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-OCTAMETHYL-DOTRIACONTA-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-TRIDECAENE;PSI,PSI-CAROTENE;Y,Y-CAROTENE;E 160d
Purity
0.98
Solubility
Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly)
Storage
-70°C
Boiling Point
644.94°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
172-173°C
Density
0.9380 (estimate)
Product Description
Lycopene is a red-colored carotenoid found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids, including lycopene, are powerful antioxidants that efficiently quench singlet oxygen. Presumably through this action, carotenoids may protect against cancers, cardiovascular stress, and other diseases.
EC Number
207-949-1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
536.87
Physical State
Powder
Refractive Index
1.5630 (estimate)
InChI Key
OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-BOJOQWLHSA-N
Stability
Heat sensitive - store at -70 C. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes
Xi
Safety Statements
26-36/37/39
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
32030019
Color
Red to Very Dark Red
Risk Statements
36/37/38
F
8-10-23
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