Beta Carotene
A naturally occurring pigment found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables that the body converts into vitamin A as needed. It acts as an antioxidant and is sometimes used to reduce sun sensitivity in certain skin conditions. High-dose supplementation in smokers has been linked to increased lung cancer risk and is generally discouraged.
Molecular Weight
536.9000 g/mol
LogP
13.50
TPSA
0.00 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Fail
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
2D Structure
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SMILES
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
InChI
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+
Molecular Formula
C40H56
HBD / HBA
- / -
Rotatable Bonds
10
Heavy Atoms
40
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A naturally occurring pigment found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables that the body converts into vitamin A as needed. It acts as an antioxidant and is sometimes used to reduce sun sensitivity in certain skin conditions. High-dose supplementation in smokers has been linked to increased lung cancer risk and is generally discouraged.
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Yes, Beta Carotene is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1293. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5280489. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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