β-​Apo-​8'-​carotenal

SKU: orb1301672

Description

β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal) is a natural carotenoid present in foods like spinach and citrus. It is utilized as a colorant in fat-based foods, beverages, and dairy. In research, it is studied in vitro and in vivo for its potential antioxidant activity and metabolism as a vitamin A precursor.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1107-26-2
• MW: 416.64
• Purity: 99.23% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃₀H₄₀O
• SMILES: CC(C=O)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
• Target: Cytochromes P450
• Solubility: Chloroform:1 mg/mL (2.4 mM);H2O:Insoluble;DMSO:55 mg/mL (132.01 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature | Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

provitamin, trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal, trans-b-apo-8'-carotenal, trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal, β​Apo​8'​carotenal, β ​Apo ​8' ​carotenal, β-Apo-8'-carotenal, inhibit, Inhibitor, b-Apo-8'-carotenal, Apocarotenal, CYPs, Cytochrome P450, carotenoid, beta-Apo-8'-carotenal

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

61263