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Lycopene

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Lycopene structure

Lycopene 

structure
  • CAS No:

    502-65-8

  • Formula:

    C40H56

  • Chemical Name:

    Lycopene

  • Synonyms:

    ψ,ψ-Carotene;Lycopene,all-trans-;C.I. 75125;Lycopene 7;trans-Lycopene;Lycopene;all-trans-Lycopene;(all-E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dotriacontatridecaene;2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-Dotriacontatridecaene,2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyl-,(6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-;(6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dotriacontatridecaene;Lyco Vit;NSC 407322;Lycored;Redivivo;E 160d;Mexoryl SAQ;Tomat-O-Red;Lycopene Base;Lyconat;(all-E)-Lycopene;Solanorubin;Lycopene 18;7634-65-3;25453-98-9;360790-67-6

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Antioxidant Ingredient

Description

Lycopene is naturally occurring carotenoids found in tomato, tomato products, and in other red fruits and vegetables; exhibits antioxidant effects.


Solid


Lycopene is an acyclic carotene commonly obtained from tomatoes and other red fruits. It has a role as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite. It contains a carotenoid. psi-end group.|Lycopene is a naturally occuring red carotenoid pigment that is responsible in red to pink colors seen in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods. Having a chemical formula of C40H56, lycopene is a tetraterpene assembled from eight isoprene units that are solely composed of carbon and hydrogen. Lycophene may undergo extensive isomerization that allows 1056 theoretical cis-trans configurations; however the all-trans configuration of lycopene is the most predominant isomer found in foods that gives the red hue. Lycopene is a non-essential human nutrient that is classified as a non-provitamin A carotenoid pigment since it lacks a terminal beta ionone ring and does not mediate vitamin A activity. However lycophene is a potent antioxidant molecule that scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) singlet oxygen. Tomato lycopene extract is used as a color additive in food products.|Lycopene is a linear, unsaturated hydrocarbon carotenoid, the major red pigment in fruits such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots, red oranges, watermelon, rosehips, and guava. As a class, carotenoids are pigment compounds found in photosynthetic organisms (plants, algae, and some types of fungus), and are chemically characterized by a large polyene chain containing 35-40 carbon atoms; some carotenoid polyene chains are terminated by two 6-carbon rings. In animals, carotenoids such as lycopene may possess antioxidant properties which may retard aging and many degenerative diseases. As an essential nutrient, lycopene is required in the animal diet. (NCI04)|A carotenoid and red pigment produced by tomatoes, other red fruits and vegetables, and photosynthetic algae. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, and has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, radioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Lycopene Basic Attributes

536.87300

536.87

207-949-1

SB0N2N0WV6

DTXSID2046593

C2226

3203001990

Characteristics

0

15.6

Solid

0.888 g/cm3

175 °C

660.9ºC

350.7ºC

1.53

1.037e-013 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

-70ºC

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

R36/37/38

S26; S36/37/39

Xi

Heat sensitive - store at -70 C. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Drug Information

Agents that reduce the frequency or rate of spontaneous or induced tumors independently of the mechanism involved. (See all compounds classified as Anticarcinogenic Agents.)|Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues. (See all compounds classified as Antioxidants.)|Drugs used to protect against ionizing radiation. They are usually of interest for use in radiation therapy but have been considered for other purposes, e.g. military. (See all compounds classified as Radiation-Protective Agents.)|Substances that reduce or suppress INFLAMMATION. (See all compounds classified as Anti-Inflammatory Agents.)

All trans Lycopene

Lycopene Use and Manufacturing

Uses

Carotenoid antioxidant occurring in ripe fruit, especially in tomatoes. An antioxidant micronutrient in tomatoes, which is associated with reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Up-regulation of gap junction protein 43 promotes intercellular gap junction communication and inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells in culture. Inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol and promote the degradation of low-density lipoprotein; used for the coloring of food, medicine and cosmetic

Food Additives -> COLOUR; -> JECFA Functional Classes|Lipids -> Prenol Lipids [PR] -> Isoprenoids [PR01] -> C40 isoprenoids (tetraterpenes) [PR0107]|Cosmetics -> Cosmetic colorant

Food Additives -> COLOUR;

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:536.9
XLogP3:15.6
Rotatable Bond Count:16
Exact Mass:536.438201786
Monoisotopic Mass:536.438201786
Heavy Atom Count:40
Complexity:1050
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:11
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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Drug Function and Efficacy

The pharmacological effects extracted from the above information are not clearly described

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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