番茄红素

产品名称: 番茄红素(茄红素)
别名:ψ,ψ-胡萝卜素;茄红素;西红柿红素;蕃茄红素;番茄紅素
英文名: Lycopene(ψ,ψ-carotene)
CAS No.: 502-65-8
Synonym: ψ,ψ-Carotene, 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-dotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene
Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆
Molecular Weight: 536.88
Source: tomato, watermelon, red grapefruit, Chinese quava, guava, balsam pear etc.
Appearance: Red to reddish brown crystal
Solubility: Soluble in Ethyl Alcohol and Diethyl Phthalate and insoluble in water.
Spec.: min98% 
Storage: in cool and dry place.
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Description: Antioxidant micronutrient of tomatoes associated with decreased risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease. Enhances gap juction communication between cells via upregulation of connexin 43 and reduces proliferation of cancer cells in culture. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis and enhances low-density lipoprotein degradation.

Lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits & vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons and papayas (but not strawberries or cherries). Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity.