(6R)‐δ‐Carotene

• CAT Number: R066552
• CAS Number: 31063-33-9
• Molecular Formula: C40H56
• Molecular Weight: 536.89
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (6R)‐ε,ψ‐Carotene
• IUPAC Name: (6R)-6-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E,19E)-3,7,12,16,20,24-hexamethylpentacosa-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,23-undecaenyl]-1,5,5-trimethylcyclohexene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C40H56/c1-32(2)18-13-21-35(5)24-15-26-36(6)25-14-22-33(3)19-11-12-20-34(4)23-16-27-37(7)29-30-39-38(8)28-17-31-40(39,9)10/h11-12,14-16,18-20,22-30,39H,13,17,21,31H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,22-14+,23-16+,26-15+,30-29+,33-19+,34-20+,35-24+,36-25+,37-27+/t39-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WGIYGODPCLMGQH-GOXCNPTKSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CCCC(C1C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)(C)C

(6R)-δ-Carotene(Cat No.: R066552) is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in certain fruits and vegetables, recognized for its orange-red pigment. This compound is a less common isomer of carotenoids and contributes to the vibrant coloration of plants. As a precursor to vitamin A, (6R)-δ-Carotene plays a vital role in human health, particularly in supporting vision, immune function, and skin health. Its antioxidant properties help protect cells from oxidative stress, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers. Research into (6R)-δ-Carotene also explores its potential applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods.