β-Carotene
CAS Number: 7235-40-7
Chemical Formula: C40H56
Synonyms:
SOLATENE
PROVITAMIN A1
PROVITAMIN A
Appearance: Red Powder
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Beta-carotene exists widely across the plant and animal kingdoms and ranks as the most vital provitamin A compound. In plants, it nearly always occurs alongside chlorophyll. It appears as a yellow to orange solid. Beta-carotene is insoluble in water, while water-dispersible, oil-dispersible and oil-soluble grades are available. It possesses vitamin A activity.
Parameters
| Property | Value |
| Melting point | 178-179 °C |
| Boiling point | 644.94°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.000 |
| vapor pressure | 0.004Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.5630 (estimate) |
| Fp | 103 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble |
| form | powder |
| color | red to purple |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. |
| ε(extinction coefficient) | 2160-2280 at 478-479nm in hexane at 1% (vs. 2280lit.) 2450-2590 at 450-452nm in hexane at 1% (vs. 2590lit.) |
| Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,1853 |
| BRN | 1917416 |
| Stability: | Stable, but sensitive to air, heat and light. Store at -20C under nitrogen. Pyrophoric – may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | COLORANT SKIN CONDITIONING |
| InChIKey | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
| 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 |
| LogP | 6.5 at 40℃ and pH6.5 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7235-40-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | «beta» Carotene(7235-40-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | .beta.,.beta.-Carotene (7235-40-7) |
Safety Information
| Item | Detail |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 44-36/37/38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 7-15-18-36-26-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FI0329500 |
| F | 1-8-10-16 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 32030019 |
| Storage Class | 11 – Combustible Solids |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 7235-40-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application
Beta-carotene is a well-known antioxidant. Antioxidants help shield cells from free radicals, which are linked to heart disease, cancer and other disorders. It serves as a color additive in margarine, cheese and pudding to achieve the desired hue, and is widely used to impart yellow-orange shades. As a precursor of carotenoids and vitamin A, it helps prevent skin dryness and flaking. It also helps slow cognitive decline and supports overall human health.
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