Lycopene

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Cat No.

COEC-070

Description

Lycopene is an open chain unsaturated carotenoid that gives tomatoes, guava, rose hip, watermelon and pink grapefruit its red color. Studies show that lycopene intake is significantly associated with lower risk of lung, colon and stomach carcinogenesis. It is an antioxidant.

Applications

A highly conjugated antioxidant carotenoid compound

Form

Solid

CAS_No

502-65-8

Molecular Weight

536.87

Purity

≥98%

Synonyms

all-trans-Lycopene; Lycopene 7; Psi,psi-carotene; trans-Lycopene; prolycopene

Molecular Formula

C40H56

Melting Point

173-175° C

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol (sparingly), carbon disulfide, chloroform (1 mg/ml), and benzene. Insoluble in water.

Boiling Point

~660.9° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)

Refractive Index

1.51 (Predicted)

Density

~1.1 g/mL (Predicted)

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For research and industrial use only, not for personal medicinal use.

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