Hepaxanthin
Hepaxanthin (5,6-Monoepoxy vitamin A; Vitamin A epoxide; 5,6-Epoxyretinol) is an inactive carotenoid. Hepaxanthin is metabolite of 5,6-monoepoxyvitamin A aldehyde, and accumulates in liver[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
512-39-0
Product Name Alternative
5,6-Monoepoxy vitamin A; Vitamin A epoxide; 5,6-Epoxyretinol
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/hepaxanthin.html
Smiles
OC/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C12C(O1)(CCCC2(C)C)C
Molecular Formula
C20H30O2
Molecular Weight
302.45
References & Citations
[1]KARRER P, et al., Ueber Vitamin A-Epoxyd (Hepaxanthin) II [About Vitamin A Epoxy (Hepaxanthin) II]. Helv Chim Acta. 1947 Mar 15;30 (2) :559-65. |[2]LAKSHMANAN MR, et al., METABOLISM AND BIOLOGICAL POTENCY OF 5,6-MONOEPOXYVITAMIN A ALDEHYDE IN THE RAT. Biochem J. 1965 Apr;95 (1) :27-34.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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