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CHA.85032-1mg
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Technical Specifications Structured product data
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) | C40H56 |
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| CAS Number | 472-93-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 536.87 |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352205 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
| Beilstein/REAXYS Number | 3226412 |
Safety Information Handling visibility
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
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| wgk | WGK 3 |
| flash_point_f | Not applicable |
| flash_point_c | Not applicable |
Technical Overview & Applications Use-case context
γ-Carotene, with the CAS registry number 472-93-5, is a precursor to the biosynthesis of lycopene and other carotenoids, playing a crucial role in the production of various pigments in plants. This unsaturated hydrocarbon, comprising a 40-carbon chain with conjugated double bonds, exhibits a yellow color due to its polyene structure. γ-Carotene is isomeric with β-carotene and α-carotene, differing in the position of its double bonds, which affects its chemical and physical properties. As a carotenoid, γ-Carotene has been found to possess antioxidant properties, contributing to the protection of cells against oxidative damage. Its applications range from the food industry, where it serves as a natural pigment, to the field of pharmaceuticals, where its potential health benefits are being explored, highlighting the significance of γ-Carotene in various scientific and industrial contexts.
