15,15-cis-beta,beta-Carotene is a very powerful antioxidant and a precursor to Vitamin A which is an essential nutrient, required by the retina of the eye in the form of a specific metabolite, the light-absorbing molecule retinal, that is necessary for both low-light (scotopic vision) and color vision. As a part of the carotenoid family of compounds it is a very effective scavenger and quencher of singlet oxygen and free radicals. Prooxidant. Molecular Formula: C40H56 Molecular Weight: 536.87 Storage and Stability: Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
536.87
CAS Number:
[19361-58-1]
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