Application
β-Carotene has been used:
- as standard for quantification of b-carotene using HPLC analysis
- as a standard for the identification and quantification of authentic standards for carotenoid groups
- for standard curve preparation in the measurement of β-carotene production
- for standard curve preparation in nutritive assays
Biochem/physiol Actions
β-Carotene (pro-vitamin A) is a member of carotenoids. This antioxidant plays a vital role in human physiology. β-Carotene is an abundant carotenoid. It is considered as a precursor of vitamin A, which is a lipid soluble antioxidant with vitamin E properties.
The most important of the provitamins A, β-carotene can be classified as an antioxidant due to its inhibition of radical initiated peroxidation in vitro. However, in vivo it appears to act either as an antioxidant or a prooxidant depending on cellular environment. It reduces the incidence of many cancers, but enhances lung cancer incidence in smokers.
Caution
Purchase minimum quantity required. Discard one month after opening.
- UPC:
- 51192423
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- C4582-5MG
- CAS:
- 7235-40-7
