β-Cryptoxanthin

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SKU:: 270480
Molecular Weight:: 552.87
Purity:: ≥95%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 472-70-8
Format:: Yellow to dark red powder
Extra Details:: A natural caratenoid pigment that is converted to Vitamin A in the human body. It is an antioxidant and may help prevent free radical damage to cells and DNA, as well as stimulate the repair of oxidative damage to DNA. A potential chemopreventative agent against lung cancer as well as other types of cancer. Synonyms: (3R)-β,β-Caroten-3-ol; Neo-β-cryptoxanthin; (3R)-Cryptoxanthin; β-Cryptoxanthin; 3-Hydroxy-β-carotene; Caricaxanthin; Cryptoxanthin; Cryptoxanthine; Cryptoxanthol; E 161c; Kryptoxanthin; all-trans-Neocryptoxanthin; all-trans-Neocryptoxanthol; Xanthrophyll 1; trans-Cryptoxanthin; trans-β-Crytoxanthin; β-Cryptoxanthin CAS No: 472-70-8 Molecular Formula: C40H56O Molecular Weight: 552.87 Appearance: Yellow to dark red powder Purity: ≥95% Melting Point: 160°C Solubility: Chloroform: 1mg/ml Storage and Stability: Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.