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beta-Carotene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 7235-40-7 | C40H56 | 536.89 g/mol
$62.11 - $229.08
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7235-40-7 |
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Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 536.89 |
MDL Number | MFCD00001556 |
InChI Key | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
Synonym | beta-carotene, beta carotene, betacarotene, beta,beta-carotene, provitamin a, solatene, carotaben, provatene, all-trans-beta-carotene, serlabo |
PubChem CID | 5280489 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:17579 |
IUPAC Name | 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 |
SMILES | C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C |
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AAH6010606
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
The most important of the provitamins A, β-carotene can be classified as an antioxidant due to its inhibition of radical initiated peroxidation in vitro.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsThe most important of the provitamins A, β-carotene can be classified as an antioxidant due to its inhibition of radical initiated peroxidation in vitro.
Solubility
Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Air & Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place.
Chemical Identifiers
7235-40-7 | |
536.89 | |
OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N | |
5280489 | |
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 |
C40H56 | |
MFCD00001556 | |
beta-carotene, beta carotene, betacarotene, beta,beta-carotene, provitamin a, solatene, carotaben, provatene, all-trans-beta-carotene, serlabo | |
CHEBI:17579 | |
C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C |
Specifications
7235-40-7 | |
1.000 g/mL | |
C40H56 | |
1 g | |
Air and light sensitive | |
Soluble in hexane,dimethyl sulfoxide,benzene,chloroform,cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. | |
C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C | |
536.89 | |
CHEBI:17579 | |
99% | |
beta-Carotene |
178°C to 179°C | |
103°C (217°F) | |
MFCD00001556 | |
1917416 | |
beta-carotene, beta carotene, betacarotene, beta,beta-carotene, provitamin a, solatene, carotaben, provatene, all-trans-beta-carotene, serlabo | |
OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N | |
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 | |
5280489 | |
536.87 | |
Solid |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 230-636-6
RTECSNumber : FI0329500
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 : -30° to -10°C
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only