(rac) -α-Carotene

(rac) -α-Carotene is the racemate of α-Carotene. α-Carotene is a carotenoid and potent antioxidant. Serum α-Carotene concentrations are inversely associated with the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality from all causes other than cardiovascular disease and cancer[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[432-70-2]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302-H315-H319-H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Cancer; Cardiovascular Disease

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/C2C(C)(CCC=C2C)C)=C(C)CCC1

Molecular Formula

C40H56

Molecular Weight

536.87

Precautions

P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P330-P362+P364-P403+P233-P405-P501

References & Citations

[1]Li C, et al. Serum α-carotene concentrations and risk of death among US Adults: the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Follow-up Study. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Mar 28;171 (6) :507-15.