Beta-Carotene

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Beta-Carotene Structure
Beta-Carotene structure
 Common Name Beta-Carotene
CAS Number 7235-40-7 Molecular Weight 536.873
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C40H56 Melting Point 178-179ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 346.0±17.2 °C

 Use of Beta-Carotene


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].

 Names

Name β-carotene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Beta-Carotene Biological Activity

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

[1]. Tanumihardjo, S.A., Factors influencing the conversion of carotenoids to retinol: bioavailability to bioconversion to bioefficacy. Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2002. 72(1): p. 40-5.

[2]. Leo, M.A. and C.S. Lieber, Alcohol, vitamin A, and beta-carotene: adverse interactions, including hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity. Am J Clin Nutr, 1999. 69(6): p. 1071-85.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
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

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
FI0329500
CHEMICAL NAME :
beta-Carotene, all-trans-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
7235-40-7
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
4
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C40-H56
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
536.96

 Safety Information

Supplemental HS Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
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

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 Customs

HS Code 2932999099
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%

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 Synonyms

Kpmk
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
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