beta-Carotene

beta-Carotene
Synonyms C.I. 75130; C.I. Food Orange 5; beta carotene [USAN]; beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene, natural / Crystal; all-trans-beta,beta-Carotene, synthetic; beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene, natural / Vegetable Oil Solution; beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene, natural / Dry water Dispersable; β-Carotene; Carotin; Provitanin A; Beta Carotene; -Carotene; beta,beta-carotene; (9cis,13cis)-beta,beta-carotene
Molecular Formula C40H56
Molecular Weight 536.8726
CAS Registry Number 7235-40-7
EINECS 230-636-6
Density 0.941g/cm3
Refractive index 1.565
Characters: a carotenoid, is one of the orange fat-soluble compounds, it is the nature of the most common and most stable natural pigment.
Uses: mainly used in food, health products and medicines. β-carotene as an oil soluble pigment, the color of its own because of differences in concentration, could cover all of the red to yellow color, so by the very warm welcome to the food industry. Its very suitable for oily products and the development of protein products, such as: margarine, capsules, fish paste refined products, vegetarian products, instant noodle color and so on. The microcapsules after treatment of β-carotene, can be transformed into water-soluble pigment, almost all of the food can be applied. In addition, β-carotene in the feed, and cosmetics have an important purpose. β-carotene is an antioxidant, with detoxification is essential to maintain human health and nutrition, in the anti-cancer, prevention of cardiovascular disease, cataracts and has significant antioxidant function, and thus prevent aging and aging caused by a variety of degenerative diseases.
Standard: FCC, USP(food grade/ pharmacy grade )
Packing: 25kg net/drum.
Brand: Nanjian