β-Carotene
β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities[1][2][3][4][5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
7235-40-7
Product Name Alternative
Provitamin A; beta-Carotene
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis; Endogenous Metabolite; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Cancer; Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/_beta_-carotene.html
Purity
99.01
Solubility
THF : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)=C(C)CCC1
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Molecular Weight
536.87
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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