ζ-Carotene

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  • CAT Number: R066555
  • CAS Number: 72746-33-9
  • Molecular Formula: C40H60
  • Molecular Weight: 540.92
  • Purity: ≥95%
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ζ-Carotene(CAT: R066555) is an intermediate carotenoid in the biosynthetic pathway of β-carotene and other essential carotenoids in plants. It is found in the chloroplasts of green plants, contributing to the overall process of photosynthesis. ζ-Carotene is a colorless compound that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of pigments responsible for the vibrant colors in fruits and vegetables, such as lycopene and β-carotene. Though it is not a major dietary carotenoid, its presence is vital for the production of carotenoids that can be converted into vitamin A, essential for vision, immune function, and overall health. ζ-Carotene is also studied for its role in plant biology and its potential implications in improving crop nutrition.


Catalog Number R066555
CAS Number 72746-33-9
Synonyms

7,8,7’,8’‐Tetrahydro‐ψ,ψ‐carotene

Molecular Formula C40H60
Purity ≥95%
Storage 20°C
IUPAC Name (6E,10Z,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22Z,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,26,30-undecaene
InChI InChI=1S/C40H60/c1-33(2)19-13-23-37(7)27-17-31-39(9)29-15-25-35(5)21-11-12-22-36(6)26-16-30-40(10)32-18-28-38(8)24-14-20-34(3)4/h11-12,15-16,19-22,25-30H,13-14,17-18,23-24,31-32H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,25-15+,26-16+,35-21+,36-22+,37-27+,38-28+,39-29-,40-30-
InChIKey BIWLELKAFXRPDE-ZURBLSRNSA-N
SMILES CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C)C

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