Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene structure
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Common Name | Beta-Carotene | ||
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| CAS Number | 7235-40-7 | Molecular Weight | 536.873 | |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg | |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 | Melting Point | 178-179ºC | |
| MSDS | Chinese USA | Flash Point | 346.0±17.2 °C | |
Use of Beta-CaroteneBeta Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a precursor (inactive form) of vitamin A.Target: OthersBeta Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. It is a member of the carotenes, which are tetraterpenes, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among this general class of carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. Absorption of β-carotene is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble [1, 2]. |
This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.
| Name | β-carotene |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.
| Description | Beta Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a precursor (inactive form) of vitamin A.Target: OthersBeta Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.β-Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. It is a member of the carotenes, which are tetraterpenes, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among this general class of carotenes, β-carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. Absorption of β-carotene is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble [1, 2]. |
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Human Endogenous Metabolite |
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This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 654.7±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 178-179ºC |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
| Molecular Weight | 536.873 |
| Flash Point | 346.0±17.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 536.438232 |
| LogP | 15.51 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.566 |
| InChIKey | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C |
| 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. |
| Water Solubility | hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble |
This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.
This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
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This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.
| Supplemental HS | Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. |
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| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn: Harmful; |
| Risk Phrases | R44 |
| Safety Phrases | S7-S15-S18 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FI0329500 |
| Packaging Group | II; III |
| Hazard Class | 4.1 |
| HS Code | 2932999099 |
This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.
This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.
| Precursor 9 | |
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| DownStream 10 | |
CAS#:251291-82-4
CAS#:56798-08-4
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CAS#:111917-89-6
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CAS#:870636-64-9
CAS#:1427286-50-7
CAS#:514-78-3
CAS#:991-90-2
CAS#:17092-92-1
CAS#:7500-42-7
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CAS#:85098-47-1This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.
| HS Code | 2932999099 |
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| Summary | 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.
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Cheminformatics analysis of assertions mined from literature that describe drug-induced liver injury in different species.
Chem. Res. Toxicol. 23 , 171-83, (2010) Drug-induced liver injury is one of the main causes of drug attrition. The ability to predict the liver effects of drug candidates from their chemical structures is critical to help guide experimental... |
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An efficient and economical MTT assay for determining the antioxidant activity of plant natural product extracts and pure compounds.
J. Nat. Prod. 73 , 1193-5, (2010) Antioxidants scavenge free radicals, singlet oxygen, and electrons in cellular redox reactions. The yellow MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] is reduced to a purple fo... |
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Development of a phospholipidosis database and predictive quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models.
Toxicol. Mech. Methods 18 , 217-27, (2008) ABSTRACT Drug-induced phospholipidosis (PL) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of phospholipids and drug in lysosomes, and is found in a variety of tissue types. PL is frequently manifes... |
This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.
| Kpmk |
| SOLATENE |
| C40H56 |
| 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene) |
| Provatenol |
| Carotene |
| beta-carotene |
| UNII-01YAE03M7J |
| C.I. Food Orange 5 |
| all-E-b-Carotene |
| β,β-Carotene |
| β-Carotene |
| Lucarotin |
| Karotin |
| BetaVit |
| Beta Carotene |
| Serlabo |
| EINECS 230-636-6 |
| MFCD00001556 |
| Carotin |
| Daucene |
| Lucaratin |
This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.
| Q: What are the storage conditions for β-carotene? |
| A: Storage conditions for β-carotene: −20°C. |
| Q: What is the SMILES notation of β-carotene? |
| A: SMILES notation of β-carotene is CC(C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C. |
| Q: What is the molecular weight of β-carotene? |
| A: Molecular weight of β-carotene is 536.873. |
| Q: What is the safety information for β-carotene? |
| A: Safety information for β-carotene: S7-S15-S18. |
| Q: What are the downstream products of β-carotene? |
| A: Related downstream products(CAS) of β-carotene: 514-78-3;991-90-2;17092-92-1;7500-42-7;79-77-6;432-25-7;36340-49-5;85098-48-2;85098-49-3;85098-47-1. |
| Q: What are the upstream materials of β-carotene? |
| A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of β-carotene: 251291-82-4;56798-08-4;75-24-1;111917-89-6;870636-68-3;116-31-4;15647-89-9;870636-64-9;1427286-50-7. |
| Q: What is the English name of β-carotene? |
| A: The English name of β-carotene is β-carotene. |
| Q: What is the molecular formula of β-carotene? |
| A: Molecular formula of β-carotene is C40H56. |
| Q: What is the CAS number of β-carotene? |
| A: CAS number of β-carotene is 7235-40-7. |
| Q: What English synonyms does β-carotene have? |
| A: English synonyms of β-carotene: Kpmk, SOLATENE, C40H56, 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene), Provatenol, Carotene, beta-carotene, UNII-01YAE03M7J, C.I. Food Orange 5, all-E-b-Carotene, β,β-Carotene, β-Carotene, Lucarotin, Karotin, BetaVit, Beta Carotene, Serlabo, EINECS 230-636-6, MFCD00001556, Carotin, Daucene, Lucaratin. |
This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.
| Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd |
| Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. |
| naturewill |
| Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd. |