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β-Carotene, MedChemExpress

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Description

MedChemExpress β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor.

β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities.

Specifications

Chemical Name or Material β-Carotene
CAS 7235-40-7
Color Reddish Brown
Purity Grade Notes Research
Molecular Formula C40H56
Quantity 50 mg
Synonym Provitamin A beta-Carotene
Solubility Information THF : 20 mg/mL (37.25 mM; Need ultrasonic) ∣Acetone : 5 mg/mL (9.31 mM; Need ultrasonic) ∣DMSO : 1 mg/mL (1.86 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)
SMILES CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)=C(C)CCC1
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 536.87
Formula Weight 536.87
Percent Purity 98.0%
Grade Research
Physical Form Powder
For Use With (Application) Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
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