CAS 103955-77-7

Cucurbitaxanthin A

Description:

Cucurbitaxanthin A is a carotenoid pigment primarily found in certain species of cucurbits, such as pumpkins and melons. It is characterized by its vibrant orange-yellow color, which is attributed to its conjugated double bond system. This compound is known for its antioxidant properties, which can help in scavenging free radicals and reducing oxidative stress in biological systems. Cucurbitaxanthin A has garnered interest in nutritional and pharmaceutical research due to its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. The molecular structure of Cucurbitaxanthin A features a long hydrocarbon chain with multiple double bonds, contributing to its stability and solubility in organic solvents. Additionally, it is often studied for its role in plant physiology and its potential applications in food coloring and natural health products. As with many carotenoids, its bioavailability and metabolism in humans are areas of ongoing research, highlighting the importance of understanding its effects on human health and nutrition.

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C40H56O3/c1-29(17-13-19-31(3)21-22-36-33(5)25-34(41)26-37(36,6)7)15-11-12-16-30(2)18-14-20-32(4)23-24-40-38(8,9)27-35(43-40)28-39(40,10)42/h11-24,34-35,41-42H,25-28H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,17-13+,18-14+,22-21+,24-23+,29-15+,30-16+,31-19+,32-20+/t34-,35+,39-,40-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=LMIFPRVTIOZTJN-SZYTUFQFSA-N

SMILES: C(=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=1C(C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC1C)\C)\C)/C)/C)\[C@@]23O[C@@](CC2(C)C)(C[C@@]3(C)O)[H]

Synonyms:

• (3S,3′R,5R,6R)-3,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-3′,5-dihydroxy-β,β-carotene
• 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane,b,b-carotene deriv.
• Capsolutein
• Cucurbitaxanthin A
• β,β-Carotene, 3,6-epoxy-5,6-dihydro-3′,5-dihydroxy-, (3S,3′R,5R,6R)-

Cucurbitaxanthin A

CAS: 103955-77-7

Cucurbitaxanthin A is a naturally occurring carotenoid, which is primarily isolated from plants within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a type of tetraterpenoid that exhibits a distinctive chemical structure characterized by a series of conjugated double bonds, which are responsible for its vibrant pigmentation and biological activities.

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 584.9 g/mol

Ref: 3D-DEA95577