β-Carotene

Cat. No.: IBDI-431144

β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities.

Product Details

Target	Endogenous Metabolite | Apoptosis | Reactive Oxygen Species
Molecular Weight	536.87
Appearance	Solid
Synonyms	Provitamin A, beta-Carotene
SMILES	CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)=C(C)CCC1
Structure Classification	Terpenoids>Other Terpenoids
Purity	≥98.0%

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.