(rac) -α-Carotene
(rac) -α-Carotene is the racemate of α-Carotene. As a carotenoid and potent antioxidant, α-Carotene has been associated inversely with the risk of mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other non-cardiovascular and non-cancer causes.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
432-70-2
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Smiles
C (=C/C (=C/C=C/C (=C/C=C/C=C (/C=C/C=C (/C=C/C=1C (C) (C) CCCC1C) \C) \C) /C) /C) \C2C (C) (C) CCC=C2C
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Molecular Weight
536.87
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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