SMB00902
Z-Lycopene
Balanced with Lycopene
Synonym(s):
Poly-cis-lycopene, cis-Lycopene
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
536.87
NACRES:
NA.28
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
biological source
plant
form
powder
mol wt
536.87
composition
Lycopene, ≤40% HPLC , Z-Lycopene, ≥60% HPLC
application(s)
metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−70°C
General description
Z-Lycopene, also known as cis-lycopene, is a carotenoid and a bioactive natural compound primarily found in Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) along with many fruits and vegetables. Current research indicates that this metabolite is an inhibitor and may possess diverse biological activities, including anticancer, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties.
Application
Z-Lycopene is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Z-Lycopene is naturally found in small quantities in several types of tomatoes and in higher amounts in processed food (such as: tomato sauce and tomato soup). Furthermore, it was found that Z-Lycopene has higher antioxidant properties than Lycopene (all trans- Lycopene).
In raw food and processed food there are a wide variety of Z-Lycopene isomers, which differ in the geometrical configuration of the molecule. However, the most abundant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene. Moreover, it was found that consumed Lycopene isomerizes to Z-Lycopene in the body, possibly in the enterocytes while the predominant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene.
In raw food and processed food there are a wide variety of Z-Lycopene isomers, which differ in the geometrical configuration of the molecule. However, the most abundant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene. Moreover, it was found that consumed Lycopene isomerizes to Z-Lycopene in the body, possibly in the enterocytes while the predominant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene.
Features and Benefits
- Suitable for Biochemical and Biomedical research
- Versatile and adaptable for wide variety of laboratory and research applications
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Disclaimer
Light and air sensitive.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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