trans-Phytoene (Technical grade)

• CAT Number: R055952
• CAS Number: 540-04-5
• Molecular Formula: C40H64
• Molecular Weight: 544.952
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7,7’,8,8’,11,11’,12,12’-Octahydro-ψ,ψ-carotene; 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyl-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-dotriacontanonaene; all-trans-7,7’,8,8’,11,11’,12,12’-Octahydro-lycopene; (all-E)-Phytoene; all-trans-Phytoene
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: (6E,10E,14E,16E,18E,22E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-nonaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C40H64/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/h11-12,19-22,27-30H,13-18,23-26,31-32H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,35-21+,36-22+,37-27+,38-28+,39-29+,40-30+
• InChIKey: YVLPJIGOMTXXLP-KEKOKYSKSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CC=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C)C

trans-Phytoene is a colorless carotenoid and an important precursor in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, such as lycopene, beta-carotene, and xanthophylls, in plants, algae, and some bacteria. It plays a crucial role in the early stages of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway, contributing to the production of pigments that are vital for photosynthesis and photoprotection. Due to its antioxidant properties, trans-Phytoene is of interest in research focused on plant biology, nutrition, and the development of supplements aimed at enhancing human health by supporting cellular protection against oxidative stress.