English Name: beta -Carotene
Chinese Name: beta carotene
CAS number: 7235-40-7
Molecular formula: C40H56
Molecular weight: 537
MDL number: MFCD00001556
EINECS number: 230-636-6
RTECS number: FI0329500
Properties: red purple to dark red crystalline powder, slightly special smell.
Density: 0.941g/cm3
Melting point: the temperature of 178-179 DEG C
The boiling point of 654.7 DEG C: at 760 mmHg
Flash point: 346 C
Vapour pressure: 2.71E-16mmHg at 25 C
Content: 1%; 10%
Packing: 25KG / board barrel
Solubility: insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, chloroform, soluble in ether, acetone, benzene
Use:
1 for dietary supplements and food coloring agent
2 Edible orange pigment; nutrition enhancer. Mainly used for margarine, noodles, cakes, beverages and health food etc..
3 nutritional supplements and pigment
The 4 is mainly used in food, health products and medicines
5 beta carotene can be used as a cosmetic pigment.
6 as a non-toxic yellow pigment
Storage conditions: sealed in a cool dry place -20 C.