Lycopene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: Lycopene

CAS: 502-65-8

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 56 1,0080
Carbon C 40 12,0110

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
10,5%
C
89,5%

Công dụng

  • Natural food colorant
  • Dietary supplement
  • Cosmetics ingredient

Sự thật thú vị

  • 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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
536,87 g/mol
Điểm nóng chảy
172,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).