C6368
β-Cryptoxanthin
≥97% (TLC)
Synonym(s):
Caricaxanthin, Hydroxy-β-carotene
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
552.87
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.79
Quality Level
assay
≥97% (TLC)
form
powder
color
faint red to very dark red
mp
169-170 °C
solubility
chloroform: 1 mg/mL
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CC(=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C1=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC1(C)C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C
InChI
1S/C40H56O/c1-30(18-13-20-32(3)23-25-37-34(5)22-15-27-39(37,7)8)16-11-12-17-31(2)19-14-21-33(4)24-26-38-35(6)28-36(41)29-40(38,9)10/h11-14,16-21,23-26,36,41H,15,22,27-29H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,18-13+,19-14+,25-23+,26-24+,30-16+,31-17+,32-20+,33-21+/t36-/m1/s1
InChI key
DMASLKHVQRHNES-FKKUPVFPSA-N
General description
β-Cryptoxanthin is an oxygen-containing carotenoid and is a member of the xanthophyll family. It is one of the major sources of vitamin A and is present in fruits such as oranges, tangerines and papayas. In addition, it is also found in corn, peas and some animal products such as egg yolk and butter.
Application
β-Cryptoxanthin has also been used to study its effect on the production of immunoglobulins in Peyer′s patch cells ex- vivo. It has also been used as a standard in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC analysis).(5)
Biochem/physiol Actions
β-Cryptoxanthin exhibits potential-anabolic effect on bone calcification by stimulating osteoblastic bone formation and inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption in vitro. It acts as an antioxidant and avoids free radical damage to biomolecules such as lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. High dietary intake of β-cryptoxanthin reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and lung cancer.
Carotenoid pigment with antioxidant functionality. In vivo conversion of β-cryptoxanthin to retinol can occur in humans. Inhibits carcinogenic induced urinary bladder cancer in experimental animal models.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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beta-Cryptoxanthin selectively increases in human chylomicrons upon ingestion of tangerine concentrate rich in beta-cryptoxanthin esters
Wingerath T
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 324(2), 385-390 (1995)
Role of carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin in bone homeostasis
Yamaguchi M, et al.
Journal of Biomedical Science, 19(1), 36-36 (2012)
Masayoshi Yamaguchi
Journal of biomedical science, 19, 36-36 (2012-04-05)
Bone homeostasis is maintained through a balance between osteoblastic bone formation and osteoclastic bone resorption. Aging induces bone loss due to decreased osteoblastic bone formation and increased osteoclastic bone resorption. Osteoporosis with its accompanying decrease in bone mass is widely
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| C6368-1MG | 04061835543465 |