Beta Carotene
Product Description
| Product | Beta Carotene |
| CAS | 7235-40-7 |
| Formula | C40H56 |
| Synonym | Provitamin A, Carotene, .beta.,.beta.-Carotene |
Typical Product Specifications
| Practically Insoluble | in water |
| Moderately Soluble | in ether, petrol. ether, oils |
| Description | A precursor of Vitamin A occurring naturally in plants |
| Solubility in water | Practically insoluble |
| Solubility | Moderately soluble in ether, petrol ether, oils |
| Solubility | Soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene, chloroform, veg. oils |
| Melting Point | 178-179 C |
| Molecular weight | 536.89 |
| Notes | Uses: Color additive for foods; antioxidant; nutrient; dietary supplement; vitamin A precursor; food and feed additive; pharmaceuticals colorant; UV screen. Available Grades: Beta Carotine 1% FF, Beta Carotine 1% SD-CWD, Beta Carotine 2.5%, Beta Carotine 6%, Beta Carotine 10% CWD, Beta Carotine 12%(Natural), Beta Carotine 15% SD on Gum Arabic, Beta Carotene 22% in Vegetable Oil and Beta Carotene 30% in Vegetable Oil. |
| Class | Vitamins - Nutritional Ingredients - Amino Acids |
| Function | Antioxidants, Nutritional Additive |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition |
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