Natrual β-Carotene , ≥96%(HPLC) , 7235-40-7
Synonym(s):
β,β-Carotene;β-Carotene;β-Carotene - CAS 7235-40-7 - Calbiochem;Provitamin A
CAS NO.：7235-40-7
Empirical Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.89
MDL number: MFCD00001556
EINECS: 230-636-6
| Pack Size | Price | Stock | Quantity |
| 1G | RMB39.20 | In Stock |
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| 5G | RMB93.60 | In Stock |
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| 25G | RMB367.20 | In Stock |
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| 100G | RMB1225.60 | In Stock |
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| others | Enquire |
PRODUCT Properties
| 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) |
| Flash point: | 103 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble |
| form | powder |
| color | red to purple |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. |
| 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. |
| InChIKey | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
| 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) |
Description and Uses
beta-Carotene is widely distributed in both plant and animal kingdoms and is the most important pro-vitamin A. In plants, it is almost always found with chlorophyll.
Beta-carotene is a known antioxidant, and antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells from free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. beta-carotene is a coloring agent used in margarine, cheese and pudding to produce the desired color, and is also used as an additive to yellow-orange color. beta-carotene is also a precursor to carotenoids and vitamin A It is beneficial in protecting the skin from dryness and peeling. It also slows cognitive decline and is beneficial to human health.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319-H315-H252 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P235+P410-P280-P407-P413-P420-P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P |
| 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 | Yes |
| HS Code | 32030019 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 7235-40-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
