β-Carotene

Synonym: 7235-40-7; Beta-carotene; Beta Carotene; Betacarotene; Solatene; Provitamin A; Carotaben; Provatene; All-trans-beta-Carotene; Serlabo; Lucaratin; BetaVit; Karotin; Provatenol; beta-Karotin; b-Carotene; b,b-Carotene; Carotene,beta; Beta-Carotin; Beta-carotene

MDL: MFCD00001556
CAS Number: 7235-40-7
Compound CID: 5280489

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

β-Carotene is an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A and plays a very important role in health.

Molecular Formula

C₄₀H₅₆

Source

Carrot

Form

Crimson or dark red, shiny rhombohedral or crystalline powder

Purity

≥90%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene, and chloroform. Insoluble in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, almost insoluble in methanol and ethanol.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

183°C

Applications

β-Carotene can be used for inhibiting tumor activity experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask