A natural caratenoid pigment that is converted to Vitamin A in the human body. It is an antioxidant and may help prevent free radical damage to cells and DNA, as well as stimulate the repair of oxidative damage to DNA. A potential chemopreventative agent against lung cancer as well as other types of cancer. Synonyms: (3R)-beta,beta-Caroten-3-ol, Neo-beta-cryptoxanthin, (3R)-Cryptoxanthin, beta-Cryptoxanthin, 3-Hydroxy-beta-carotene, Caricaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin, Cryptoxanthine, Cryptoxanthol, E 161c, Kryptoxanthin, all-trans-Neocryptoxanthin, all-trans-Neocryptoxanthol, Xanthrophyll 1, trans-Cryptoxanthin, trans-beta-Crytoxanthin, beta-Cryptoxanthin CAS No: 472-70-8 Molecular Formula: C40H56O Molecular Weight: 552.87 Appearance: Yellow to dark red powder Purity: 95% Melting Point: 160C Solubility: Chloroform: 1mg/ml Storage and Stability: Store at 4C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
552.87
Purity:
95%
Form:
Yellow to dark red powder
CAS Number:
[472-70-8]
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