Lycopene

A carotenoid and red pigment produced by tomatoes, other red fruits and vegetables, and photosynthetic algae. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, and has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, radioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Also Known As:

All-trans-Lycopene; LYC-O-MATO; Lycopene, (13-cis)-isomer; Lycopene, (7-cis,7'-cis,9-cis,9'-cis)-isomer -; Lycopene, (cis)-isomer; Pro-Lycopene; Prolycopene; All trans Lycopene; LYC O MATO; LYCOMATO; Pro Lycopene; psi, psi-Carotene

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Carotenoids: 4095
      - Lycopene: 1682
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 4
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Lycopene: 1682
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Lycopene: 1682
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4095
    - Lycopene: 1682

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