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(rac) -α-Carotene

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Description
(rac) -α-Carotene is the racemate of α-Carotene. α-Carotene is a carotenoid and potent antioxidant. Serum α-Carotene concentrations are inversely associated with the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality from all causes other than cardiovascular disease and cancer[1].
CAS Number
432-70-2
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Cancer; Cardiovascular Disease
Smiles
CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2C(C)(CCC=C2C)C)=C(C)CCC1
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Molecular Weight
536.87
Precautions
P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P330-P362+P364-P403+P233-P405-P501
References & Citations
[1]Li C, et al. Serum α-carotene concentrations and risk of death among US Adults: the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Follow-up Study. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Mar 28;171 (6) :507-15.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported