β-Cryptoxanthin
≥97% (TLC)
DOWNLOAD MSDS (PDF)Synonym: Caricaxanthin, Hydroxy-β-carotene
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CAS Number 472-70-8
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C40H56O
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Molecular Weight 552.87
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Properties
| Related Categories | Anti-Proliferative Agents, Anti-proliferative Agents, Antioxidant, Antitumor Agents, Biochemicals and Reagents, |
| assay | ≥97% (TLC) |
| solubility | chloroform: soluble1 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Description
Biochem/physiol Actions
Carotenoid pigment with antioxidant functionality. In vivo conversion of β-cryptoxanthin to retinol can occur in humans.1 Inhibits carcinogenic induced urinary bladder cancer in experimental animal models.2
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. C6368.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. C6368.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
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