Cat. No.: X22-05-ZQ384
α-Carotene
Synonym: 7488-99-5; Alpha-carotene; Carotene; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-[(1R)-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene
- CAS Number: 7488-99-5
- Compound CID: 6419725
Product Size
5 mg; 20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg
Properties
Description
α-Carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, is used as an anti-metastatic agent or as an adjuvant for anti-cancer drugs. This product is widely used in research in the fields of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health products.
Source
Widespread carotenoid
Purity
≥98%, determined by HPLC.
Identity
Confirmed by MS and NMR.
Applications
α-Carotene is widely used in research in the fields of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health products.
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask
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