Name | beta-Carotene |
Synonyms | Carotin SOLATENE CI 40800 -Carotene β-Carotene C.I. 75130 PROVITAMIN A Provitanin A beta carotene beta-Carotene PROVITAMIN A1 Beta Carotene TRANS-B-CAROTENE C.I. Food Orange 5 beta,beta-carotene TRANS-BETA-CAROTENE all-trans-beta,beta-Carotene beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene (9cis,13cis)-beta,beta-carotene 1,1'-(3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-cyclohexen 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-Octadecanonene,3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-1,18-cyclohex-1-ene,2,6,6-trimethyl- (all-E)-1,1'-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene) |
CAS | 7235-40-7 116-32-5 |
EINECS | 230-636-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C40H56/c1-31(19-13-21-33(3)25-27-37-35(5)23-15-29-39(37,7)8)17-11-12-18-32(2)20-14-22-34(4)26-28-38-36(6)24-16-30-40(38,9)10/h11-14,17-22,25-28H,15-16,23-24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26u,31-17-,32-18+,33-21-,34-22+ |
InChIKey | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
Molar Mass | 536.89 |
Density | 1.000 |
Melting Point | 178-179 °C |
Boling Point | 644.94°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 103°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. |
Solubility | Soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene, chloroform. Insoluble in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, almost insoluble in methanol and ethanol. |
Vapor Presure | 0.004Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Dark red or dark red, shiny rhombic hexahedron or crystalline powder |
Color | red to purple |
Merck | 14,1853 |
BRN | 1917416 |
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. |
Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
Refractive Index | 1.5630 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00001556 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 178-179°C |
Use | Mainly used in food, health care products and drugs |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R44 - Risk of explosion if heated under confinement R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S7 - Keep container tightly closed. S15 - Keep away from heat. S18 - Handle and open container with care. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | FI0329500 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 1-8-10-16 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 32030019 |