Identification

Namelycopene
IUPAC(6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene
CAS Number502-65-8
EINECS207-949-1
FDA UNIISB0N2N0WV6
Molecular FormulaC40 H56
Molecular Weight536.88632000
MDL NumberMFCD00017350
Nikkaji NumberJ6.206E

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, NoticesGRN 299
JECFA Food AdditiveLycopene (Synthetic)
GSFA CodexLycopene (synthetic) (160d(i))
DG SANTE Food Additiveslycopene
FEMA Number4110
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)502-65-8 ; TOMATO LYCOPENE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION

Physical Properties

Appearance red crystalline powder (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 174.00 to 175.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 660.90 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 15.190 (est)
Shelf Life 8.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store under nitrogen., refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. store under nitrogen.
Soluble in chloroform
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIng['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data']
Cosmetic Usesantioxidants

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-mouse LD50 > 3000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorycolor agents, nutrient supplements
Recommendation for lycopene usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)2.00000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

antioxidants FR balsam FR oriental

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

c.i. 75125 psi,psi- carotene ci 75125 lyco vit (all-trans)- lycopene all-trans- lycopene trans- lycopene lycopene 10 CWD lycopene from blakeslea trispora lycopene from escherichia coli expressing lycopene biosynthetic enzymes lycopene powder extract 5% lycotene 10% FT lycotene 10% WSC lycotene 20% OS lycotene 20% TG lycotene P.E. lycovit natural yellow 27 c.i. 75125 (6E,8E,10E,12E, 14E,16E, 18E,20E,22E, 24E,26E)- 2,6,10,14,19,23, 27,31- octamethyl dotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene (6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31- octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-tridecaene redivivo lycopene tomato color (lycopene base no. 35100 51; liquid) tomato lycopene PubMed: Lycopene fortification on the quality characteristics of beverage formulations developed from pink flesh guava (Psidium guajava L.). J-Stage: Photostability of Lycopene Dispersed in an Aqueous Solution PubMed: Formation of norisoprenoid flavor compounds in carrot (Daucus carota L.) roots: characterization of a cyclic-specific carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 1 gene. PubMed: Carotenoid content impacts flavor acceptability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). PubMed: Substrate promiscuity of RdCCD1, a carotenoid cleavage oxygenase from Rosa damascena. PubMed: The carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 1 enzyme has broad substrate specificity, cleaving multiple carotenoids at two different bond positions. PubMed: Qualitative and nutritional differences in processing tomatoes grown under commercial organic and conventional production systems. PubMed: Enrichment of tomato flavor by diversion of the early plastidial terpenoid pathway. PubMed: Effect of a tomato-based drink on markers of inflammation, immunomodulation, and oxidative stress. PubMed: Stability of lycopene during food processing and storage. PubMed: Effects of phosphorus fertilizer supplementation on processing quality and functional food ingredients in tomato. PubMed: The tomato carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 1 genes contribute to the formation of the flavor volatiles beta-ionone, pseudoionone, and geranylacetone. PubMed: Applicability of CoA/acetyl-CoA manipulation system to enhance isoamyl acetate production in Escherichia coli. PubMed: Commercial scale pulsed electric field processing of tomato juice. PubMed: Enhanced levels of the aroma and flavor compound S-linalool by metabolic engineering of the terpenoid pathway in tomato fruits. PubMed: Formation of volatile compounds during heating of spice paprika (Capsicum annuum) powder. PubMed: Induction of AGAMOUS gene expression plays a key role in ripening of tomato sepals in vitro.