Phytofluene is a 40 carbon dietary fatty acid that is an intermediate in carotenoid biosynthesis in plants and is derived from the desaturation of double bonds in phytoene with potential to absorb ultraviolet radiation (UV), and potential antioxidant, chemopreventive and anti-inflammatory activities.
MedKoo Cat#: 126346
Name: Phytofluene
CAS#: 540-05-6
Chemical Formula: C40H62
Exact Mass: 542.4852
Molecular Weight: 542.94
Elemental Analysis: C, 88.49; H, 11.51
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 542.94 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
