Lycopene

Appearance: Red to reddish brown powder or tiny crystal

Test Method: HPLC

Molecular Formula: C40H56

Molecular Weight: 536.85

CAS No: 502-65-8

Solubility: Soluble in non-polar solvent,little soluble in Ethanol,insoluble in
water.

Description:

Lycopene is an antioxidant compound which gives tomatoes and certain other
fruits and vegetables their color. Lycopene is one of the major carotenoids in the
diet of North Americans and Europeans.

Some researchers believe lycopene may be valuable in preventing and slowing
the growth of cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach. These scientists
describe lycopene as a powerful antioxidant, a compound that blocks the action
of activated oxygen molecules - known as free radicals - that can damage cells.
The antioxidant activity of lycopene is at least twice as great as beta carotene,
another carotenoid that is also thought to be an effective cancer-preventing
nutrient. Lycopene is considered one of the more effective antioxidants because
it is not converted to vitamin A after it is eaten. Conversion to vitamin A weakens
the antioxidant properties of carotenoids like beta carotene.

In addition, lycopene may also help prevent heart disease through this same
antioxidant mechanism via an inhibition of oxidative damage to LDL cholesterol.
Finally, lycopene is known to play a role, along with beta-carotene, in protecting
the skin from the damage effects of ultra-violet light radiation.

Function:

1.Lycopene is a strong antioxidant, which can help to combat degenerative
diseases such as heart disease.

2.Lycopene helps prevent degenerative diseases by donating its electrons to
oxygen free radicals thus quenching and neutralising them before they can
damage cells.

Packing: 1kg, 5kg/Aluminium foil bag; or as customer's request.

Storage Condition: Sealed, kept in a shady & dry place.

Shelf Life:24 months under the previously mentioned conditions and in its
original packaging