Alpha-carotene

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Alpha-carotene
Identifiers
CAS number [7488-99-5]
PubChem 4369188
SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C (C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CCCC2(C)C)C)C)C
Properties
Molecular formula C40H56
Molar mass 536.873
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Alpha-carotene is a form of carotene with a β-ring at one end and an ε-ring at the other. It is the second most common form of carotene.

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Carotenoids
Carotenes:
Carotene (Alpha-carotene · Beta-carotene)  · Lycopene · Phytoene • Phytofluene · Neurosporene
Retinoids:
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Vitamins (A11)
Fat soluble
Water soluble: B vitamins
Water soluble: other
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