Lycopene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: Lycopene

CAS: 502-65-8

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 56 1.0080
Carbon C 40 12.0110

元素組成

H
10.5%
C
89.5%

用途

  • Natural food colorant
  • Dietary supplement
  • Cosmetics ingredient

豆知識

  • 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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
536.87 g/mol
融点
172.0 °C
溶解度
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).