LYCOPENE- ▸ Food colorant: Natural red-orange coloring (carotenoid).
- ▸ Cosmetic colorant: Coloring agent in personal-care products.
- ▸ Antioxidant ingredient: Carotenoid antioxidant for formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →This grade is a tomato-derived extract standardized to 6% lycopene, a red carotenoid (CAS 502-65-8). It is used as a natural red colorant in food and as a cosmetic colorant and antioxidant ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lycopene 6% used for?
Lycopene 6% (tomato extract) is used industrially as a natural red-orange colorant in food and beverage formulations and as a cosmetic colorant. The lycopene carotenoid (CAS 502-65-8) also functions as an antioxidant ingredient in formulated products.
What is lycopene made from?
This grade is derived from tomatoes and standardized to 6% lycopene, a naturally occurring red carotenoid with the molecular formula C40H56 (CAS 502-65-8). It is supplied as a tomato-sourced extract.
What concentration is this lycopene grade?
It is standardized to 6% lycopene content. Confirm the exact assay and lot-specific values against the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for any given shipment.
What is the CAS number for lycopene?
The lycopene carotenoid carries CAS 502-65-8, molecular formula C40H56. This identifier covers the active carotenoid standardized in this tomato-extract grade.
How is bulk Lycopene 6% tomato extract supplied and priced?
It is supplied in bulk to manufacturers for food, beverage, and cosmetic formulation. Pricing depends on volume, packaging, and grade; request a bulk quote with your target quantity for current pricing, CoA, and SDS.