(±)-α-Carotene

SIGMA/74283 - ≥95.0% (HPLC)

CAS Number: 432-70-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₀H₅₆
Molecular Weight: 536.87
MDL Number: MFCD32067412
Linear Formula: C₄₀H₅₆
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price	Quantity


45-74283-1MG	1 mg	$851.00 1/EA		Add To Favorites

Properties
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Basic Data

λ	2 % in methylene chloride (in hexane)
assay	≥95.0% (HPLC)
form	powder
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/h11-14,17-23,25-28,37H,15-16,24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26+,31-17+,32-18+,33-21+,34-22+
InChI key	ANVAOWXLWRTKGA-JLTXGRSLSA-N
Quality Level	100
SMILES string	CC(/C=C/C1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C=CC2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C
storage temp.	−20°C
UV absorption	λ: 445-449 nm A_max

Biochem/physiol Actions:	α-Carotene exhibits provitamin A (retinal/retinol/retinoic acid) activity that is necessary for enhancing ocular health. It also shows anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer activities and promotes the function of the immune system. α-Carotene has been studied as an important factor in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
General description:	α-Carotene is usually associated with β-carotene in many fruits and vegetables and belongs to the carotenoid family. It is found in higher concentrations of orange carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and apricots.

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 3
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable

Purity	≥95.0% (HPLC)
Storage Temp.	−20°C
UNSPSC	12352202

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