beta-Carotene

Product Details:

Particle Size Varies typically 90% < 10 microns
Taste Tasteless,
Color Orange,
Structural Formula C(C)(=C1C=CC(CCCC(C)=C2C=CC(CCCC(C)=C3C=CC(=C(C)C3=C(C)CCCC(C)=C4C=CC(=C(C)C4C)=CC5C))=CC6=C(C)CCCC(C)(C)C5=C36)=C2)=CCCC(C)C1)
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform
Poisonous NO,
Loss on Drying <0.5%
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beta-Carotene Product Specifications

Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform
CAS No 7235-40-7
Poisonous NO
Medicine Name beta-Carotene
Loss on Drying <0.5%
EINECS No 230-636-6
Chemical Name betabeta-Carotene
Taste Tasteless
Particle Size Varies typically 90% < 10 microns
Structural Formula C(C)(=C1C=CC(CCCC(C)=C2C=CC(CCCC(C)=C3C=CC(=C(C)C3=C(C)CCCC(C)=C4C=CC(=C(C)C4C)=CC5C))=CC6=C(C)CCCC(C)(C)C5=C36)=C2)=CCCC(C)C1)
Color Orange
Physical Form Crystalline powder
Melting Point 184-186°C
Smell Odorless
Usage Dietary supplement food colorant antioxidant
Heavy Metal (%) <0.002%
HS Code 2936.10.15
Grade Food Grade
Shelf Life 24 months
Storage Store in a cool dry place away from light and oxygen
Molecular Formula C40H56
Purity(%) 96%
Appearance Orange crystalline powder
Molecular Weight 536.89 g/mol
Type Provitamin

Product Description

Beta-Carotene is a high-purity, food-grade provitamin that appears as an orange crystalline powder. It is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, making it ideal for use as a dietary supplement, food colorant, and antioxidant. With a purity of 96%, its molecular formula is C40H56, and its molecular weight is 536.89 g/mol. Beta-Carotene has a melting point of 184-186C and is insoluble in water but dissolves well in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. Its particle size typically has 90% below 10 microns, allowing for easy incorporation into diverse applications. The product is stable when stored in a cool, dry place away from light and oxygen, with a shelf life of up to 24 months. It contains less than 0.002% heavy metals and has a loss on drying of under 0.5%, ensuring premium quality. Beta-Carotene is widely used in food, beverages, and supplements for its vibrant orange color and antioxidant properties.

FAQs of beta-Carotene:

Q: What is the physical form of beta-Carotene?

A: Beta-Carotene is available in a crystalline powder form.

Q: Is beta-Carotene toxic?

A: No, beta-Carotene is non-toxic.

Q: How should beta-Carotene be stored?

A: It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light and oxygen.

Q: Can beta-Carotene dissolve in water?

A: No, beta-Carotene is insoluble in water but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform.

Q: What are the primary uses of beta-Carotene?

A: Beta-Carotene is primarily used as a dietary supplement, food colorant, and antioxidant.

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