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Cat. Number |
H16837
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Chemical Name |
β-胡萝卜素β-Carotene
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CAS Number |
7235-40-7
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Mol. Formula |
C40H56
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Mol. Weight |
536.9
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Appearance |
A crystalline solid
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Application Notes |
≥95%
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Synonym |
NSC 62794 ,Provitamin A ,β,β-carotene
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Storage condition |
-20°C
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Stability |
2 years
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References |
β-Carotene is a red/orange-colored fat-soluble terpenoid with antioxidant properties.1 It can be enzymatically cleaved to produce vitamin A and retinoic acid. Vitamin A is important for vision and bone growth, while retinoic acid, through the retinoic acid receptor, plays an important role in cell differentiation |