β,β-Caroten-4-ol

Base Information

• Chemical Name: β,β-Caroten-4-ol
• CAS No.: 472-62-8
• Molecular Weight: 552.89
• Mol file: 472-62-8.mol

Synonyms:Isocryptoxanthin;β,β-Caroten-4-ol

Chemical Property of β,β-Caroten-4-ol

Chemical Property:

• Vapor Pressure: 0mmHg at 25°C
• Boiling Point: 684.025°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 294.065°C
• Density: 0.975g/cm³

Purity/Quality:

all-trans-Isocryptoxanthin ^*data from reagent suppliers

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Useful:

• Uses: all-trans-Isocryptoxanthin is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Echinenone (E325630), which is a protective carotenoid. Echinenone is an analogue of β-Carotene (C184250), the most important of the provitamins A. Widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom. In plants it occurs almost always together with chlorophyll. Vitamin A precursor. Ultraviolet screen.