Supply Tomato extract Lycopene 98% 502-65-8 CAS NO.502-65-8

Lycopene, a carotenoid found in plant foods, is also a red pigment. Dark red needle-like crystals, soluble in chloroform, benzene and fats, but not in water. It is unstable to light and oxygen, and turns brown when it meets iron. Molecular formula C40H56, relative molecular mass 536.85. There are 11 conjugated double bonds and 2 non-conjugated double bonds in the molecular structure, forming a linear hydrocarbon. There is no physiological activity of vitamin A, but it has a strong antioxidant function. The content of ripe red plant fruits is higher, especially in tomatoes, carrots, watermelons, papaya and guava. It can be used as a pigment in food processing, and it is also often used as a raw material for antioxidant health food.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fibre , and are cholesterol free. An average size tomato (148 gram, or 5 oz) boasts only 35 calories. Furthermore, new medical research suggests that the consumption of lycopene - the stuff that makes tomatoes red - may prevent cancer. Lycopene is part of the family of pigments called carotenoids, which are natural compounds that create the colours of fruits and vegetables. For example, beta carotene is the orange pigment in carrots. As with essential amino acids, they are not produced by the human body. Lycopene is the most powerful antioxidant in the carotenoid family and, with vitamins C and E, protect us from the free radicals that degrade many parts of the body.

Chemical Name: Lycopene
CAS No.: 502-65-8

Chemical Structure: C40H56

Molecular weight: 536.87

Appearance: Red powder

Assay: 98%min

1. Tomato powder lycopene is widely used in food industry as natural colorant.
2. Tomato powder lycopene can prevent and suppress cancer.
3. Protect cardiovascular system.
4. Anti-ultraviolet radiation.
5. Suppression mutagenesis.
6. Also lycopene has the function of anti-aging and enhancing immunity.
7. Improving skin allergies.

8. It helps to slow the aging;
9. It helps to enhance ability to resist radiation;
10. It helps regulate blood fat;
11. It can improve for male infertility;
12. It helps to promote the health of the female breast development.

1) Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and health care;

2) Applied in cosmetic field, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection;

3) Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is made into capsule.