Lycopene is a carotenoid found in many red fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, pink guava, and tomato. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant. It is suggested that lycopene is used by the plant to protect against reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Synonyms: psi,psi-Carotene; 2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-dotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87
Linear Structural Formula: C40H56
MDL Number: MFCD00017350
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Lycopene has been found to be active against oral cancer and to inhibit metastasis of human liver adenocarcinoma cells by down regulation of NOX4. Lycopene was also found to be a beneficial supplement for people with cardiovascular diseases.