ζ-Carotene

• CAT Number: R066555
• CAS Number: 72746-33-9
• Molecular Formula: C40H60
• Molecular Weight: 540.92
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 7,8,7’,8’‐Tetrahydro‐ψ,ψ‐carotene
• Storage: 20°C
• IUPAC Name: (6E,10Z,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22Z,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,26,30-undecaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C40H60/c1-33(2)19-13-23-37(7)27-17-31-39(9)29-15-25-35(5)21-11-12-22-36(6)26-16-30-40(10)32-18-28-38(8)24-14-20-34(3)4/h11-12,15-16,19-22,25-30H,13-14,17-18,23-24,31-32H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,25-15+,26-16+,35-21+,36-22+,37-27+,38-28+,39-29-,40-30-
• InChIKey: BIWLELKAFXRPDE-ZURBLSRNSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C)C

ζ-Carotene is a lesser-known carotenoid pigment found in certain fruits and vegetables. It belongs to the group of provitamin A carotenoids, which means it can be converted into vitamin A by the body when needed. Although less abundant compared to other carotenoids like β-carotene, ζ-carotene still contributes to the antioxidant properties of foods it is present in. Its role in human health, including potential benefits for vision and immune function, warrants further research to better understand its physiological effects and dietary significance.