Product Information
Name:13-cis-β-Carotene
Synonyms:
- (13Z)-β,β-CaroteneNeo-β-carotene B
Brand:Biosynth
Description:13-cis-b-Carotene is a carotenoid that has been classified as a provitamin. It is not active in humans but it can be converted to b-carotene, an active form of vitamin A. 13-Cis-b-Carotene is found in plant foods such as carrots and sweet potatoes and can be used for the prevention of atherosclerosis and heart disease. 13-Cis-b-Carotene has been shown to have antiatherogenic effects by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and may also inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. The conversion of 13-cis-b-carotene to b-carotene occurs through a number of reactions, including beta oxidation, desaturation, and hydrolysis by esterases or glucuronidases.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:536.87 g/mol
Formula:C40H56
Purity:Min. 95%
Color/Form:Powder
InChI:InChI=1S/C40H56/c1-31(19-13-21-33(3)25-27-37-35(5)23-15-29-39(37,7)8)17-11-12-18-32(2)20-14-22-34(4)26-28-38-36(6)24-16-30-40(38,9)10/h11-14,17-22,25-28H,15-16,23-24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26+,31-17-,32-18+,33-21+,34-22+
InChI key:InChIKey=OENHQHLEOONYIE-MZMZTKINSA-N
SMILES:CC1=C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C(C)(C)CCC1
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