Lycopene , 98% , 502-65-8

Synonym(s):
ψ,ψ-Carotene;2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-dotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene;E160d;Lycopene;Lycopene, dispersion

CAS NO.：502-65-8

Empirical Formula: C40H56

Molecular Weight: 536.87

MDL number: MFCD00017350

EINECS: 207-949-1

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 172-173°C
• Boiling point: 644.94°C (rough estimate)
• Density: 0.9380 (estimate)
• refractive index: 1.5630 (estimate)
• FEMA: 4110 | TOMATO LYCOPENE
• storage temp.: -70°C
• solubility: Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly), Methane
• form: powder
• color: Red to Very Dark Red
• Odor: balsam oriental
• Odor Type: balsamic
• Stability: Heat sensitive - store at -70 C. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• InChIKey: OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-BOJOQWLHSA-N
• LogP: 15.19

Description and Uses

Lycopene is a red-colored carotenoid found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids, including lycopene, are powerful antioxidants that efficiently quench singlet oxygen. Presumably through this action, carotenoids may protect against cancers, cardiovascular stress, and other diseases.

Carotenoid antioxidant occurring in ripe fruit, especially in tomatoes.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H317
• Precautionary statements: P280-P302+P352
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 8-10-23
• HS Code: 32030019