Lycopene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: Lycopene

CAS: 502-65-8

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 56 1.0080
Carbon C 40 12.0110

원소 구성

H
10.5%
C
89.5%

용도

  • Natural food colorant
  • Dietary supplement
  • Cosmetics ingredient

흥미로운 사실

  • 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
536.87 g/mol
녹는점
172.0 °C
용해도
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).