Lycopene

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Product # CDF4-0023
CAS # 207-949-1
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product1 Food Ingredients
Molecular Formula C40H56
Synonyms 4,4-CAROTENE;LYCOSOURCE;LYCOPENE;JARCOPENE(TM);2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-OCTAMETHYL-DOTRIACONTA-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-TRIDECAENE;PSI,PSI-CAROTENE;Y,Y-CAROTENE;E 160d
CAS Number 502-65-8
Category Color Fixative
Purity 0.98
Color Red to Very Dark Red
Physical State Powder
Solubility Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly)
Storage -70°C
Boiling Point 644.94°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point 172-173°C
Density 0.9380 (estimate)
Product Description Lycopene is a red-colored carotenoid found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids, including lycopene, are powerful antioxidants that efficiently quench singlet oxygen. Presumably through this action, carotenoids may protect against cancers, cardiovascular stress, and other diseases.
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 536.87
Refractive Index 1.5630 (estimate)
InChI Key OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-BOJOQWLHSA-N
Stability Heat sensitive - store at -70 C. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes Xi
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39
WGK Germany 3.0
RTECS 32030019.0
Image 502-65-8
Risk Statements 36/37/38
F 8-10-23
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