15-cis-phytoene (ab271194)
Key features and details
- Intermediate in the biosynthesis of carotenoids
- CAS Number: 13920-14-4
- Purity: > 90%
- Form / State: Liquid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
15-cis-phytoene -
Description
Intermediate in the biosynthesis of carotenoids -
Purity
> 90% -
CAS Number
13920-14-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
15-cis-7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-ψ,ψ-carotene
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Molecular weight
544.94 -
Molecular formula
C40H64 -
PubChem identifier
9963391 -
Storage instructions
Shipped on Dry Ice. Store at -80°C. Store In the Dark. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/C=C\C=C(\CC/C=C(/CC/C=C(/CCC=C(C)C)\C)\C)/C)/C)/C)/C)C -
Source
Synthetic
Images
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Chemical Structure - 15-cis-phytoene (ab271194)
Chemical structure of 15-cis-phytoene, 13920-14-4