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Beta carotene

Catalog No. S1767 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 7235-40-7 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 72800

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]cyclohex-1-ene
IUPAC Traditional name
β-carotene
Synonyms
Solatene
β
β-Ca
β-Carotene
Provitamin A

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 7235-40-7

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Solubility DMSO
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Biological Activity:
Beta Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a precursor (inactive form) of vitamin A. Its actions are involved in cancer, cognition photosensitivity. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-Carotene