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beta-Carotene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAH6010603
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Quantity:
1 g
5 g
7235-40-7
C40H56
536.89
MFCD00001556
OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N
beta-carotene, beta carotene, betacarotene, beta,beta-carotene, provitamin a, solatene, carotaben, provatene, all-trans-beta-carotene, serlabo
5280489
CHEBI:17579
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
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
7235-40-7
C40H56
536.89
MFCD00001556
OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N
beta-carotene, beta carotene, betacarotene, beta,beta-carotene, provitamin a, solatene, carotaben, provatene, all-trans-beta-carotene, serlabo
5280489
CHEBI:17579
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
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

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Air & Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 178°C to 179°C
Density 1.000 g/mL
Flash Point 103°C (217°F)
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 1917416
Sensitivity Air and light sensitive
Solubility Information Soluble in hexane,dimethyl sulfoxide,benzene,chloroform,cyclohexane. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 536.87
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Solid
Chemical Name or Material beta-Carotene
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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
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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