Beta-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a precursor of vitamin A (retinol) and has antioxidant properties. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Provitamin A, Solatene and Serlabo. Its PubChem CID is 5280489.
Beta carotene
| CAS No | 7235-40-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
| Molecular Weight | 536.87 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene |
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Beta-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a precursor of vitamin A (retinol) and has antioxidant properties.
The listed CAS number is 7235-40-7.
The listed molecular formula is C40H56.
The listed molecular weight is 536.87 g/mol.
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene.
The source lists Provitamin A, Solatene and Serlabo.