Substance

ID:181767

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
β-carotene
IUPAC name
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl]cyclohex-1-ene
Synonyms
维生素原 Aβ-Caroteneβ,β-胡萝卜素β-胡萝卜素
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Properties
Product Information
Biological Source
synthetic
Purity
≥93% (UV)
Type
Type I
Potency
~1,600,000 units vitamin A per g
Physical Property
Flash Point
103 °C
217.4 °F
Solubility
DMSO: soluble30 μg/mL
hexane: soluble1.1 mg/mL
Apperance
dark red to brown powder
Safety Information
Safety Statements
7-15-18
German water hazard class
1
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves
Risk Statements
44
RTECS
FI0329500
Supplemental Hazard Statements
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Molecule Details
包装
Packaged in serum vials.
Biochem/physiol Actions
维生素原 A,即 β-胡萝卜素能分类作为抗氧化剂的最重要的原因就是它可以在体外抑制自由基引发的过氧化。然而,它在体内究竟表现为抗氧化剂或是促氧化剂却取决于细胞环境。它可以降低许多癌症的发病率,却会增加吸烟者患肺癌的几率。
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. C9750.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
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