Lycopene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: Lycopene

CAS: 502-65-8

نظرة عامة

Lycopene is the red pigment in tomatoes and watermelons. It is one of the most potent antioxidant carotenoids and may reduce prostate cancer risk.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 56 1,0080
Carbon C 40 12,0110

التركيب العنصري

H
10,5%
C
89,5%

الاستخدامات

  • Natural food colorant
  • Dietary supplement
  • Cosmetics ingredient

حقائق مثيرة

  • Cooking tomatoes actually increases lycopene bioavailability by breaking down cell walls

Structure

SMILES

CC(=CCCC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)C)C)C)C

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
536,87 g/mol
نقطة الانصهار
172,0 °C
الذوبانية
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
536,4382
XLogP
15,6
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
16
Heavy Atoms
40
Complexity
1050,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lycopene?
Lycopene (C₄₀H₅₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Lycopene.
What is the molecular weight of Lycopene?
Lycopene has a molar mass of 536.87 g/mol.
What state is Lycopene at room temperature?
Lycopene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lycopene organic or inorganic?
Lycopene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Lycopene?
Lycopene (C₄₀H₅₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).