beta-carotene

beta-carotene Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases Name: Beta-Carotene C.A.S #: 7235-40-7 Synonyms: beta,beta-Carotene; Carotene; Solatene; trans-beta-Carotene Molecular formula: C40H56 Molecular weight : 536.88 Assay: 96.0%-101.0% Quality Standards: USP30 Beta-Carotene contains not less than 96.0 percent and not more than 101.0 percent of C40H56.

Characteristic: Dark red or dark red, shiny side of the ramp hexahedral or crystalline powder. Melting point: 183°C Alpha: 105° (c=0.8, EtOH 25°C) Solubility: Soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene and chloroform. Do not dissolve in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, almost insoluble methanol and ethanol.

Function and Usage: Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases. and it is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables.

In the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A and is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency. Beta-carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.