Lycopene

Lycopene

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

Application: A highly conjugated antioxidant carotenoid compound

CAS Number: 502-65-8

Purity: ≥10%

Molecular Weight: 536.87

Molecular Formula: C40H56

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.

Technical Information

Physical State: Solid

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

Storage: Store at -20° C

Melting Point: 173-175 °C

Boiling Point: ~660.9 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)

Density: ~0.9 g/cm3 (Predicted)

Refractive Index: n20D 1.53 (Predicted)

Color Index Number: 75125

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