Lycopene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: Lycopene

CAS: 502-65-8

Overview

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

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 56 1.0080
Carbon C 40 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×56
10.5%
C
Carbon ×40
89.5%

Uses

  • • Natural food colorant
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Cosmetics ingredient

Fun Facts

  • ✦ 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

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
536.87 g/mol
Melting Point
172.0 °C
Solubility
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

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

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).