CAS 7235-40-7

β-Carotene

Description:

β-Carotene is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a carotenoid, which is a type of pigment found in various plants and fruits. It is known for its vibrant orange color and is a precursor to vitamin A, playing a crucial role in human health, particularly in vision and immune function. Chemically, β-carotene is a hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C40H56, characterized by a long chain of conjugated double bonds that contribute to its antioxidant properties. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, such as oils and alcohols. β-Carotene is commonly found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, and it is often used as a dietary supplement and food coloring agent. Its stability can be affected by light, heat, and oxygen, which may lead to degradation. In addition to its nutritional benefits, β-carotene is also studied for its potential protective effects against certain diseases due to its antioxidant capabilities.

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

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+

InChI key: InChIKey=OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N

SMILES: C(=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C=1C(C)(C)CCCC1C)\C)\C)/C)/C)\C=2C(C)(C)CCCC2C

Synonyms:

• (9Cis,13Cis)-Beta,Beta-Carotene
• (all-E)-1,1'-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis[2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene]
• -Carotene
• Beta,Beta-Carotene
• BetaVit
• Betacarotene
• CAROTENE, β-, TRANS-
• Carofertin
• Carotaben
• Caroten Base 35468
• Carotene Base 80
• Carotene Base 80S
• Carotene Base 80SV
• Carotin
• Ci 40800
• CoroCare
• Cyclohexene, 1,1'-(3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis[2,6,6-trimethyl-, (all-E)-
• Food Orange 5
• Kpmk
• Lucaratin
• Lucarotin
• Lucarotin 10CWD/O
• Lucarotin 20MCT
• Lucarotin 30SUN
• Lurotin
• Nsc 62794
• Provatene
• Provatenol
• Provitanin A
• Rovimix β-carotene
• Serlabo
• Solatene
• all-E-β-Carotene
• all-trans-beta,beta-Carotene
• all-trans-β-Carotene
• beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene
• Β,Β-Caroteno
• β,β-Carotin
• β-, β-CAROTENE
• β-Carotene
• β-Carotene, all-trans-

β-Carotene

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: >97.0%(E)

Color and Shape: Orange to Brown to Dark red powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 536.89

Ref: 3B-C0560

β-Carotene, 99%

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The most important of the provitamins A, -carotene can be classified as an antioxidant due to its inhibition of radical initiated peroxidation in vitro. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information ma

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 536.89

Ref: 02-H60106

β-Carotene

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beta-Carotene analytical standard provided with UV assay for quantitative titration.

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: (HPLC) ≥95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 536.89

Ref: 11-0303S

BETACAROTENE CRS

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BETACAROTENE CRS

Color and Shape: Added Added

Ref: 41-Y0002050

BETACAROTENE FOR SYSTEM SUITABILITY CRS

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BETACAROTENE FOR SYSTEM SUITABILITY CRS

Color and Shape: Added Added

Ref: 41-Y0002073

β Carotene

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Other, including mixtures of coloring matter of two or more of the subheading 3204.11 to 3204.19, nesoi

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Color and Shape: Red Brown Powder

Molecular weight: 536.4382

Ref: 45-1065480

b,b-Carotene

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 536.8726

Ref: IN-DA00IKGQ

β-Carotene

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β-Carotene (Provitamin A) is a naturally-occurring retinol (vitamin A) precursor with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities.

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: 98.84% - 99.83%

Color and Shape: Dark Red Power Or Crystal

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: TM-T1633

β-Carotene

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: Red to dark red, orange or brown-red powder

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: 7W-GP8334

β-Carotene, 98%

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: 7W-GP2954

β-Carotene

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β-Carotene

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: 54-OR1012384

β-Carotene

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β-Carotene

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: 54-BUP14856

β-Carotene

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: 04-CA11045800

β-Carotene

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: 95%~99%

Molecular weight: 536.888

Ref: BP-BP0318

β-Carotene-d12

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Formula: C₄₀H₄₄D₁₂

Molecular weight: 548.96

Ref: 4Z-C-345003

β-Carotene

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Molecular weight: 536.89

Ref: 4Z-C-345002

β-Carotene

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Stability Hygroscopic, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Most important of the provitamins A. Widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom. In plants it occurs almost always together with chlorophyll. Vitamin A precursor. Ultraviolet screen.
References Karrer, et al.: Helv. Chim. Acta, 12, 1142 (1929), Fischli, M., et al.: Helv. Chim. Acta, 58, 1584 (1975), Desmet, J., et al.: Biochem. Biophys. Acta, 912, 211 (1987), Tan, C., et al.: Food Chem., 92, 661 (2005), Chu, B., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 55, 6754 (2007),

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: TR-C184250

β-CAROTENE

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Purity: 93%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 536.8880004882812

Ref: 10-F813409

beta-Carotene - 90%

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Antioxidant; antineoplastic; inudces cell differentiation

Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: Min. 90 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 536.87 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC19822

ß-Carotene extrapure, 90%

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Formula: C₄₀H₅₆

Purity: min. 90%

Color and Shape: Orange red, Crystalline powder, Clear

Molecular weight: 536.87

Ref: SR-85641