BCR

BETA-CAROTENE

Created:	2001-06-26
Last modified:	2011-06-04

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Chemical Details
Formal Charge	0
Atom Count	96
Chiral Atom Count	0
Bond Count	97
Aromatic Bond Count	0

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Chemical Component Summary
Name	BETA-CAROTENE
Systematic Name (OpenEye OEToolkits)	1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene
Formula	C₄₀ H₅₆
Molecular Weight	536.873
Type	NON-POLYMER

Chemical Descriptors
Type	Program	Version	Descriptor
SMILES	ACDLabs	10.04	C(/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C)=C\C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C=C(\C=C\C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C)C)C)C
SMILES	CACTVS	3.341	CC1=C(C=CC(C)=CC=CC(C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C(C)(C)CCC1
SMILES	OpenEye OEToolkits	1.5.0	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(CCCC2(C)C)C)C)C
Canonical SMILES	CACTVS	3.341	CC1=C(\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C2=C(C)CCCC2(C)C)C(C)(C)CCC1
Canonical SMILES	OpenEye OEToolkits	1.5.0	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)\C=C\C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C2=C(CCCC2(C)C)C)\C)\C
InChI	InChI	1.03	InChI=1S/C40H56/c1-31(19-13-21-33(3)25-27-37-35(5)23-15-29-39(37,7)8)17-11-12-18-32(2)20-14-22-34(4)26-28-38-36(6)24-16-30-40(38,9)10/h11-14,17-22,25-28H,15-16,23-24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26+,31-17+,32-18+,33-21+,34-22+
InChIKey	InChI	1.03	OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank ID	DB06755
Name	Beta carotene
Groups	approved nutraceutical
Description	Beta-carotene, with the molecular formula C40H56, belongs to the group of carotenoids consisting of isoprene units. The presence of long chains of conjugated double bonds donates beta-carotene with specific colors.[T162] It is the most abundant form of carotenoid and it is a precursor of the vitamin A. Beta-carotene is composed of two retinyl groups. It is an antioxidant that can be found in yellow, orange and green leafy vegetables and fruits.[T158] Under the FDA, beta-carotene is considered as a generally recognized as safe substance (GRAS).[L2191]
Synonyms	β-Karotin all-trans-β-carotene beta-carotene Betacarotene Beta carotene
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Tab PrePLUS Neonatal DHA Natal-V RX Multi-vitamin/Multi-mineral Pregvit Folic 5 Multivitamins and Minerals Tablets Chewable Adult Multivitamins With Minerals Nutrilite Double X Body Rox C-plus - Tab Trinatal Ultra Women's Formula OB Complete Prenatal Vie-CA-rad Capsules Virt Nate Earthpals Children's Chewables Multi-vitamin & Mineral Tablets Virt-Bal DHA Plus Am Caps Ultra Hr One Tablet Daily Mens Formula Floriva Prenatal Formula Tab Women's Biomultiple Vitamin and Mineral Supplement FolaGent DHA Men's Biomultiple Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Vitamin E + 3 (extra Strength) Twin Opti Pwr Children's Chew Multi & Min Tab Natural Source Spectrum With Beta Carotene Chewable Beta-carotene 5000 I.U.(3mg) Tab Dr. Chen's Men's Formula Q.T. #4 Vitamin and Mineral Dietary Supplement Complete Multivitamins and Minerals Tablets Timed Release Optivite Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Tablet Defense Caplets Beta-CE Cap Multivitamin & Minerals (iron Free) Kamu Jay Multi Complex Tab Multipack II PR Natal 430 ec Prenatal Plus Vitamins Revit Multi-vitamins and Minerals For-2 Prenatal Vitamins Plus Low Iron Beta Carotene 25000 Caplet A.C.E.S. 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Premium Prenatal - Tablets Beta-carotene 10000 U.I. - Capsule Formula O Formula Gly Extra 11 Complete Natal DHA Mega Capsules Cavan Alpha Nutrol V Capsule Renate DHA Evc - Liq PreGen DHA SetonET-EC Enrich Core Pack - Children Vitamin and Mineral Supplement PNV Ferrous Fumarate Docusate Folic Acid Cellular Formula Natavite Cavan Folate OB Vitafol Fe Plus Beta-retinol + Zinc Caplet Fusion Activator Formula Tab healthy mamaBE WELL ROUNDED BE WELL ROUNDED Multi-Nate 30 PreGenna Icaps Time Release PreTAB Virt-Pn Vita Balance 2000 Virt Vite GT Formula Cw Swiss Total One Natural Source Beta Carotene Cap 25000iu Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals Tablets Betafant Tab WellFola Formula Cp Cap Acti-carotene + Zn Caplet Emuol V Duet DHA 400 ec Beta Carotene Tab 25000 Unit Super Ao Formula Beta Carotene Caplet 25000iu Beta Carotene Cap 25000unit Carotene Capsules 10,000 Iu Daily Energy Brand Vitamin & Mineral Drink Mix Beta Marine Caplet PR Natal 430 Century Complete Zinc With B-carotene Tab Multiple Vitamins - Tablet Obstetrix DHA Combo Pack Fem Time Tab OBTREX DHA Combo Pack Beta Carotene 10000unit Tab Itabs Plus Prenatal Supplement - Tab Select-OB Plus DHA Prenatal Supplement Plus DHA Maxum Multi-vite P.N. Vitamin-mineral Drink Beta-carotene Capsules Corvita Novel Vita Vol-Nate Multivitamins and Minerals - Complete Spectrum 2 Cap Cps Capsules Multi Spectrum - Tablet WesNatal DHA Complete Caro Caps 5.9mg Super Multi PM Caps PNV Tabs 29-1 Multivitamins and Minerals for Men 24 Multivitamins + Minerals Virt-Nate Mega Balance Cell-wise RE Nata OB Ocuvite Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Pregvit Folic 4 Only One - Tablet Beta Carotene Capsules U.S.P. 10000 I.U. Bodysmarts With Vitamins A, C and E Children's Chewable Multivitamin and Multimineral Extra Once A Day Prenatal Vi-min Beta Carotene 25000I.U. Dietary Supplement Trinatal GT Vitalife - Capsule Trinatal Rx 1 Senior Multi One Women's Change Formula V-V Dietary Supplement Formula 14 Dietary Supplement Viva Kids - Tab Acti-retinol & Zn Caplet Beta Carotene Capsules U.S.P. 25000I.U. Formula O.C. Folet DHA Vtb Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Se-Natal 19 Maximum Once A Day DuetDHA Balanced Beta C and E Tab PR Natal 400 ec Chlorotene-beta Carotene Tab 12500unit Prenate Elite A.B.C. Formula #1 Beta-carotene,vitamin C,e and Selenium Combo Cavan Folate DHA Spectrum Performa Multivitamins and Minerals Tablets Great Day/am Formula Tab Perfect Harvest One Per Day Vitamin and Mineral Dietary Supplement Children's Chewable Vit and Min Tab Prost-10 Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Prenatabs FA Edge OB Iron Polysaccharides Folic Acid DHA Ocuvite Tab Beta Carotene 10000I.U. 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Eden With Vitamins A, C, and E Beta-carotene 25000 Plus Zinc Caplet Multi-phyto Capsules RayaVit Prenatal Plus One A Day Advance Adults 50+ High Potency Multivitamins & Minerals Caplets Prenatal Plus Iron Milltrium Senior Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Pour Ma Santé Vitamins A, C & E Cap. Multivitamins and Minerals for Young Women Swiss One Multivitamin and Mineral Caplet Vyqua Vyo Cylate - Pwr Webber Natural Source Beta Carotene Cap
Indication	Beta-carotene is FDA approved to be used as a nutrient supplement and to be even added in infant formula as a source of vitamin A.[L2191] It is also approved to be used as a color additive for food products,[L2192] drugs (with the label of "only as a color additive")[L2193] and cosmetics.[L2194] It is used commonly for the reduction of photosensitivity in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases.[A32485]
Categories	Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Alkenes Biological Factors Carotenoids Cyclohexanes Cyclohexenes Cycloparaffins Dermatologicals Diet, Food, and Nutrition Emollients and Protectives Food Hydrocarbons, Acyclic Micronutrients Physiological Phenomena Pigments, Biological Polyenes Protectives Against UV-Radiation Protectives Against UV-Radiation for Systemic Use Provitamins Terpenes Vitamin A Vitamins Vitamins (Fat Soluble)
ATC-Code	A11CA02 D02BB01
CAS number	7235-40-7

Drug Targets

Name	Target Sequence	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Free radicals	-	unknown	binder
Beta,beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase	MDIIFGRNRKEQLEPVRAKVTGKIPAWLQGTLLRNGPGMHTVGESRYNHW...	unknown	substrate
Very low-density lipoprotein receptor	MGTSALWALWLLLALCWAPRESGATGTGRKAKCEPSQFQCTNGRCITLLW...	unknown	substrate
Retinol-binding protein 1	MPVDFTGYWKMLVNENFEEYLRALDVNVALRKIANLLKPDKEIVQDGDHM...	unknown	substrate
Retinol-binding protein 2	MTRDQNGTWEMESNENFEGYMKALDIDFATRKIAVRLTQTKVIDQDGDNF...	unknown	substrate
Retinol-binding protein 3	MMREWVLLMSVLLCGLAGPTHLFQPSLVLDMAKVLLDNYCFPENLLGMQE...	unknown	substrate
Retinol-binding protein 4	MKWVWALLLLAALGSGRAERDCRVSSFRVKENFDKARFSGTWYAMAKKDP...	unknown	substrate
Retinol-binding protein 5	MPPNLTGYYRFVSQKNMEDYLQALNISLAVRKIALLLKPDKEIEHQGNHM...	unknown	substrate
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Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS. Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682