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Carotene

Synonym(s):(+)-α-Carotene

  • CAS NO.:7488-99-5
  • Empirical Formula: C40H56
  • Molecular Weight: 536.89
  • MDL number: MFCD00136012
  • EINECS: 200-838-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-23 13:36:13
Carotene Structural

What is Carotene?

Description

α-Carotene is a precursor of vitamin A that has been found in various fruits and vegetables. It inhibits proliferation of GOTO human neuroblastoma cells more potently than β-carotene and halts the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase concomitantly with a reduction in the mRNA expression of the protooncogene N-Myc. It is also more potent than β-carotene in mouse models of skin and lung carcinogenesis and decreases the number of hepatomas in mice with spontaneous liver carcinogenesis when administered in drinking water at a concentration of 0.05%. α-Carotene levels are increased in patients with coronary heart disease and are inversely correlated with the risk of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer.

The Uses of Carotene

carotene is used to provide a red-orange color in cosmetic formulations. It is the primary yellow coloring component of butter, carrots, and egg yolk. Carotene is found in plants as well as in many animal tissues.

The Uses of Carotene

Carotene is a colorant and provitamin, being a hydrocarbon which is one of two subgroups of the carotenoids (yellow, orange, or red pig- ments). the other subgroup is xanthophylls. functions as a colorant with beta-apo-8-carotenal being a red-orange carotenoid and betabeing a yellow carotenoid. it is also a vitamin a precursor that is converted by the body to vitamin a. it is used in ice cream, cheese, and other dairy products.

The Uses of Carotene

(6''R)-β,ε-Carotene is a trans isomer of carotenoid pigment found in plants. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon.

What are the applications of Application

α-Carotene is a control for HPLC

Definition

ChEBI: (6'R)-beta,epsilon-carotene is an alpha-carotene. It is an enantiomer of a (6'S)-beta,epsilon-carotene.

General Description

α-Carotene is a carotenoid, which shows anticarcinogenic activity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

One of the primary isomers of carotene, enantiomerically pure form of metabolite in carotenoid biosynthesis, biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites, biosynthesis of terpenoids and steroids and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.

Purification Methods

Purify α-carotene by chromatography on columns of calcium hydroxide, alumina or magnesia. Crystallise it from CS2/MeOH, toluene/MeOH, diethyl ether/pet ether, or acetone/pet ether. Store it in the dark, under N2 or Ar at -20o. It gives a blue colour with max at 542nm when mixed with SbCl3 in CHCl3. [Karrer & Walker Helv Chim Acta 16 641 1933, Eugster et al. Helv Chim Acta 52 1729 1969, Eugster & Karrer Helv Chim Acta 38 610 1955, Strain J Biol Chem 105 523 1934, Beilstein 5 III 2457, 5 IV 2620.]

Properties of Carotene

Melting point: 187.50° (evacuated tube)
Boiling point: 644.94°C (rough estimate)
alpha  18643 +385° (c = 0.08 in benzene)
Density  0.9380 (estimate)
refractive index  1.5630 (estimate)
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly)
form  neat
form  Solid
color  Orange to Very Dark Orange
Odor Slight characteristic
λmax λ: 445-449 nm Amax
BRN  3227603
Stability: Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive

Safety information for Carotene

Computed Descriptors for Carotene

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