Name | β-carotene |
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SOLATENE 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)- C40H56 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene) Provatenol Carotene beta-carotene UNII-01YAE03M7J C.I. Food Orange 5 all-E-b-Carotene β,β-Carotene β-Carotene Lucarotin Karotin BetaVit Beta Carotene Serlabo EINECS 230-636-6 MFCD00001556 Carotin Daucene Lucaratin |
Description | Beta Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a precursor (inactive form) of vitamin A.Target: OthersBeta Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. It is a member of the carotenes, which are tetraterpenes, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among this general class of carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. Absorption of β-carotene is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble [1, 2]. |
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Target |
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
References |
Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 178-179ºC |
Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
Molecular Weight | 536.873 |
Flash Point | 346.0±17.2 °C |
Exact Mass | 536.438232 |
LogP | 15.51 |
Vapour Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.566 |
Storage condition | −20°C |
Stability | Stable, but sensitive to air, heat and light. Store at -20C under nitrogen. Pyrophoric - may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature. |
Water Solubility | hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble |
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
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Supplemental HS | Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. |
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Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves |
Hazard Codes | Xn: Harmful; |
Risk Phrases | R44 |
Safety Phrases | S7-S15-S18 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | FI0329500 |
Packaging Group | II; III |
Hazard Class | 4.1 |
HS Code | 2932999099 |
Precursor 9 | |
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DownStream 10 | |
HS Code | 2932999099 |
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Summary | 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |