α-Carotene

CAS: 432-70-2

Ref. 3D-AAA43270

Produktinformation

• Name: α-Carotene
• Synonyme: (all-E)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaenyl]cyclohexene, Cyclohexene, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaenyl]-, (all-E)-, Hi-Alpha, all-trans-α-Carotene, α-Carotene, all-trans-

Beschreibung

α-Carotene is a carotenoid that is responsible for the yellow, orange, and red colors of many fruits and vegetables. α-Carotene is converted to vitamin A in vivo and has been shown to have antioxidant properties. It also has significant interactions with other drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin®) and phenytoin (Dilantin®). Studies in vitro show that α-carotene can inhibit polymerase chain reactions (PCR) from wild-type strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Escherichia coli. Further studies are needed to determine whether this inhibition is clinically relevant. α-Carotene can be found in many foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, kale, spinach, broccoli, apricots, peaches, papaya, mangoes, and tomatoes.

• Marke: Biosynth

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 536.9 g/mol
• Formel: C₄₀H₅₆
• Reinheit: Min. 95%