Echinenone

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SKU:: 448060
Molecular Weight:: 550.86
Purity:: As reported
Storage Conditions:: -86°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 432-68-8
Format:: Dark red to very dark red solid
Extra Details:: Echinenone is a protective carotenoid. Echinenone is an analogue of β-Carotene, the most important of the provitamins A. Widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom. In plants it occurs almost always together with chlorophyll. Vitamin A precursor. Ultraviolet screen. Synonyms: β,β-caroten-4-one; Myxoxanthine; 2,4,4-Trimethyl-3-((1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaen-1-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one CAS No: 432-68-8 Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₄O Molecular Weight: 550.86 Appearance: Dark red to very dark red solid Purity: As reported NMR, MS: Conforms to reference Melting Point: 182-186°C (lit.) Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at -20°C for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -86°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive.