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β-Carotene
Product Specification
Alternative Name: Provitamin A
Formula: C40H56
MW: 536.9
Source: Synthetic.
CAS: 7235-40-7
MI: 14: 1853
Purity: ≥97%
Identity: Identity determined by IR.
Appearance: Red to deep red powder.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, n-hexane, carbon disulfide, chloroform (10mg/ml), benzene or vegetable oils; slightly soluble in ether, petroleum ether or oils; almost insoluble in 100% ethanol, methanol, water, diluted acidic or alkaline solutions.
Long Term Storage: -20°C
Handling: Absorbs oxygen from air. Keep under inert gas. Protect from light. Packaged under inert gas. |