beta-carotene

Post Date:
Mar 19,2015
Expiry Date:
Sep 15,2015
Detailed Description:
Cas No. :7235-40-7 Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases
Name: Beta-Carotene
C.A.S #: 7235-40-7
Synonyms: beta,beta-Carotene; Carotene; Solatene; trans-beta-Carotene
Molecular formula: C40H56
Molecular weight : 536.88
Assay: 96.0%-101.0%
Quality Standards: USP30
Solubility: Soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene and chloroform. Do not dissolve in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, almost insoluble methanol and ethanol.
Function and Usage:
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases. and it is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables. In the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A and is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency. Beta-carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.
CAS Registry Number:
7235-40-7
Synonyms:
;β-Carotene;C.I. 75130;C.I. Food Orange 5;beta carotene;beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene;all-trans-beta,beta-Carotene;Carotin;Provitanin A;Beta Carotene;-Carotene;beta,beta-carotene;(9cis,13cis)-beta,beta-carotene;CI 40800;
Molecular Formula:
C₄₀H₅₆
Molecular Weight:
536.8726
Molecular Structure:
Risk Codes:
R44:;
Safety Description:
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