Beta-Carotene 7235-40-7 Carotene

Chemical Name Beta-Carotene
Carotene, 7235-40-7, Zeaxanthin, food additive

CAS Number 7235-40-7
Molecular Formula C40H56
Molecular Weight 536.87
Molecular Structure
Packing 10kg/carton
Capacity 80MT/ Year
Storage Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.

Application
The beta-carotene is a typical kind of carotenoid family, which is not only the important source of vitamin A, but also has a significant physiologic effect on the human being. The beta-carotene may prevent, improve and even cure some diseases and can also improve the immune function of human being. Meanwhile, this carotene is a kind of natural pigments with high prices, and it also acts as drugs, nutritional supplements or the supplements to foods, forages and cosmetics.
SPECIFICATION
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Specification
Appearance
Brown-red or brownish-red crystalline powder
Identification
A455nm X 10/A340nm ≥ 15
A455nm /A483nm 1.14 ~ 1.18
Heavy Metals ≤ 10ppm
As ≤ 3ppm
Melting Point 176 ~ 182
Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.2%
Solubility (1g/100ml) To be clear
Assay (on dry basis) 96.0 ~ 101.0%
Microbial Test
Aerobic Bacterial Count ≤ 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms ≤ 0.3 mpn/g
Fungi and Yeast ≤ 100 cfu/g