beta-carotene
all-E-b-carotene
Identification
| Name | beta-carotene |
| IUPAC | 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene |
| CAS Number | 7235-40-7 |
| EINECS | 230-636-6 |
| FDA UNII | 01YAE03M7J |
| Molecular Formula | C40 H56 |
| Molecular Weight | 536.88632000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001556 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.095C |
| Beilstein | 1917416 |
| XlogP3 | 13.50 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1245 |
| JECFA Food Additive | beta-Carotene, synthetic |
| GSFA Codex | beta-Carotenes (synthetic) (160a(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | beta-carotene |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7235-40-7 ; BETA-CAROTENE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 101 -- FOOD LABELING |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | red to brownish red crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 182.00 to 183.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 654.00 to 657.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 654.00 °F. TCC ( 345.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 14.764 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store under nitrogen., refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. store under nitrogen. |
| air and light sensitive | store protected from air and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | ['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data'] |
| Cosmetic Uses | skin conditioning |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | coloring agents |
| Recommendation for beta-carotene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for beta-carotene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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