β-Apo-8'-carotenal
β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal) is a natural carotenoid present in foods like spinach and citrus. It is utilized as a colorant in fat-based foods, beverages, and dairy. In research, it is studied in vitro and in vivo for its potential antioxidant activity and metabolism as a vitamin A precursor.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1107-26-2
Product Name Alternative
Provitamin, trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal, trans-b-apo-8'-carotenal, trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal, βApo8'carotenal, β Apo 8' carotenal, β-Apo-8'-carotenal, inhibit, Inhibitor, b-Apo-8'-carotenal, Apocarotenal, CYPs, Cytochrome P450, carotenoid, beta-Apo-8'-carotenal
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Chloroform:1 mg/mL (2.4 mM) ; H2O:Insoluble; DMSO:55 mg/mL (132.01 mM)
Smiles
CC (C=O) =CC=CC (C) =CC=CC=C (C) C=CC=C (C) C=CC1=C (C) CCCC1 (C) C
Molecular Formula
C30H40O
Molecular Weight
416.64
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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