Products Description
Technical Specifications
【Chinese Name】 番茄红素
【English Name】 Lycopene (Tomato-derived)
【Synonyms】 ψ,ψ-Carotene; Tomato Red
【CAS No】 13739-02-1
【Molecular Formula】 C₄₀H₅₆
【Molecular Weight】 536.87 g/mol
【Source】 Xinjiang tomato fruits (Lycopersicon esculentum)
【Purity】 5% or 10% (HPLC verified)
Physicochemical Properties
【Appearance】 Deep red powder
【Solubility】
✓ Freely soluble in: Chloroform, Hexane, Benzene
✓ Slightly soluble in: Acetone, Ethyl acetate
✓ Insoluble in: Water, Methanol, Ethanol
【Melting Point】 172-175°C
【Absorption Max】 472 nm (in hexane)
Quality Standards
✓ All-trans isomer ≥90% of total lycopene
✓ Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm total
✓ Residual Solvents: Meets ICH Q3C Class 3
✓ Microbial Limits: Complies with USP <2023>
Manufacturing Process
Supercritical CO₂ extraction (50°C, 300bar)
Molecular distillation purification
Stabilized with α-tocopherol (0.1%)
Cold spray drying
Packaging & Stability
【Primary】 Nitrogen-flushed aluminum bags (1kg)
【Secondary】 Fiber drum with oxygen absorber (25kg)
【Storage】 -20°C for long-term; ≤25°C for daily use
【Shelf Life】 24 months (under inert gas)
Clinical Benefits
Antioxidant Capacity:
Singlet oxygen quenching: 100x vitamin E
ORAC value: 70,000 μmol TE/100g
Prostate Health:
Reduces PSA levels by 18% in clinical trials
Lowers prostate cancer risk (RR 0.65)
Cardiovascular:
Decreases LDL oxidation by 40%
Improves endothelial function (FMD +5.2%)
Applications
• Softgel capsules (10-30mg/day)
• Functional beverages (emulsion form)
• Anti-aging cosmetics (0.5-2%)