γ-Carotene
γ-Carotene is a carotenoid found in Hippophae rhamnoides L. and peach palm fruits. γ-Carotene exhibits no significant inhibitory activity against self-activated hepatic stellate cells in vitro. γ-Carotene can be converted into retinol (Vitamin A) (HY-B1342) and can be used for the research of vitamin A deficiency[2].
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- CAS No.: 472-93-5
- Formula: C40H56
- Molecular Weight:536.87
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Storage:
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Biological Activity
γ-Carotene shows no potent inhibitory activity against self-activated rat hepatic stellate cells, with an IC50 value >200 μM[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 472-93-5
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Molecular Weight 536.87
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Formula C40H56
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SMILES
CC(/C=C/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\CC/C=C(C)/C)C
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Storage
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Purity & Documentation
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Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)