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BETA-CAROTENE DERIVATIVES

BUCHEM STABLE ISOTOPES

Over the last 25 years, Buchem BV has synthesized a broad range of stable isotope, labelled molecules (D, 13C,15N).

Buchem’s products all pass rigorous quality control tests prior to being released to inventory for use by our customers. Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) are supplied with every order. Lot-specific technical data sheets are available upon request. All compounds are 98%+ chemically pure, unless otherwise stated.

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BETA-CAROTENE DERIVATIVES

beta-Carotene is a strongly-coloured red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.

It is an organic compound and chemically classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Plant carotenoids are the primary dietary source of provitamin A, with beta-carotene as the most well-known provitamin A carotenoid.Others include alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin.

Carotenoid absorption is restricted to the duodenum of the small intestine and dependent on Class B scavenger receptor (SR-B1) membrane protein, which are also responsible for the absorption of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol).

Buchem BV offers a wide range of stable isotope labelled and unlabelled beta-carotene derivatives.

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