Lycopene CAS#502-65-8
Powerful Antioxidant – Lycopene, as a carotenoid, efficiently quenches singlet oxygen and combats oxidative stress.
Supports Cancer Prevention – Its antioxidant properties may help protect the body against various types of cancer.
Cardiovascular Health Support – Lycopene may reduce cardiovascular stress and contribute to heart health.
Naturally Derived – Found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, offering a natural source of health-promoting compounds.
Product Description of Lycopene CAS#502-65-8
Lycopene is a red-colored carotenoid naturally present in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. As a member of the carotenoid family, lycopene is a potent antioxidant that effectively quenches singlet oxygen. Through this antioxidant activity, lycopene may help protect the body against cancer, cardiovascular stress, and various other health conditions.
Parameters
| Melting point | 172-173°C |
| Boiling point | 644.94°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.9380 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 4110 | TOMATO LYCOPENE |
| Refractive index | 1.5630 (estimate) |
| Storage temp | -70°C |
| Solubility | Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly), Methane |
| Form | powder |
| Color | Red to Very Dark Red |
| Odor | balsam oriental |
| Odor Type | balsamic |
| Biological source | tomato |
| Stability | Heat sensitive - store at -70 C. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | OAIJSZIZWZSQBC-BOJOQWLHSA-N |
| LogP | 15.19 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 502-65-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 2008/10/23 |
| HS Code | 32030019 |
Product Application of Lycopene CAS#502-65-8
Lycopene extract derived from tomatoes is intended for use as a natural food colorant, providing color shades ranging from yellow to red, similar to those of natural and synthetic lycopenes. In addition to its coloring properties, tomato-derived lycopene extract is used as a dietary supplement, offering potential health benefits such as antioxidant activity. It can also function as an antioxidant in food supplements.
This extract is suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications, including baked goods, breakfast cereals, dairy products and frozen desserts, dairy analogues, spreads, bottled water, carbonated beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, soy-based beverages, confectionery, soups, salad dressings, and other foods and beverages.
