Synonym: all-trans-Lycopene; Lycopene 7; Psi,psi-carotene; trans-Lycopene; prolycopene
Application: A highly conjugated antioxidant carotenoid compound
CAS Number: 502-65-8
Purity: ≥10%
Molecular Weight: 536.87
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Description
Lycopene is an open chain unsaturated carotenoid that gives tomatoes, guava, rose hip, watermelon and pink grapefruit its red color. Studies show that lycopene intake is significantly associated with lower risk of lung, colon and stomach carcinogenesis. It is an antioxidant.
Technical Information
Physical State: Solid
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol (sparingly), carbon disulfide, chloroform (1 mg/ml), and benzene. Insoluble in water.
Storage: Store at -20° C
Melting Point: 173-175 °C
Boiling Point: ~660.9 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density: ~0.9 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Refractive Index: n20D 1.53 (Predicted)
Color Index Number: 75125