.beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

644.9±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.938±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

-20°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

Orange to Very Dark Orange

λmax

λ: 445-449 nm Amax

Stability:

Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive

LogP

15.138 (est)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

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.beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene Usage And Synthesis

Uses

α-Carotene is the second most common form of carotene. A high dietary intakes of α-Carotene and other carotenoids may decrease the risk of gastric cancer, but data from population studies are inconsistent.

Definition

ChEBI: A cyclic carotene with a beta- and an epsilon-ring at opposite ends respectively.

Biochem/physiol Actions

One of the primary isomers of carotene, racemic form of metabolite in carotenoid biosynthesis, biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites, biosynthesis of terpenoids and steroids and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites