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beta-Carotene (7235-40-7)

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 Chemistry
Molecular formula: C40H56
Molar mass: 536.87 g mol-1
Molecular Structure :
Appearance: red-purple solid
Density: 0.941 ± 0.06 g/cm3
Melting point: 180-182 °C
Solubility in WATER: Insoluble in cold WATER or hot WATER. Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform, CARBON disulfide. Moderately soluble in petroleium ether, oils.Very slightly soluble in methanol.
Soluble in fat solvents
 Uses
VITAMIN A precursor.
Ultraviolet screen
Most important of the provitamins A.
Widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom.
In plants it occurs almost always together with chlorophyll.
 Toxicity Data With Reference

RTECS  FI0329500

 Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:  Xi
The Risk Statements information of  beta-Carotene :
36:  Irritating to the eyes 
The Safety Statements information of  beta-Carotene : 
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of WATER and seek medical advice 
RIDADR: UN 9077
WGK Germany: 1

  • beta-Carotene Basic information

  • Product Name:beta-Carotene
  • CAS No:7235-40-7
  • Formula:C40H56
  • Molecular Structure of (<span class=bigs><a href=/cas-723/7235-40-7.html />7235-40-7</a></span>) (BETA-CAROTENE)