β-Carotene-_13C10  (Synonyms: Provitamin A-_{13C10; beta-Carotene-13C10)}

β-Carotene-¹³C₁₀ (Provitamin A-¹³C₁₀) is the ¹³C-labeled β-Carotene (HY-N0411). β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities^{[1][2][3][4][5]}.

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs.

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546.80

C₃₀¹³C₁₀H₅₆

301150-50-5

7235-40-7

Solid

Brown to reddish brown

CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=[13CH]/[13C]([13CH3])=[13CH]/[13CH]=[13CH]/[13CH]=[13C]([13CH3])/[13CH]=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)=C(C)CCC1

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

-20°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen)

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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