| Powder: | Yes |
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| Customized: | Customized |
| Certification: | GMP, ISO 9001, USP, BP |
| Suitable for: | Adult |
| State: | Powder |
| Purity: | >98% |
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| Product Name: |
beta-Carotene |
| Synonyms: |
β-Carotene; C.I. 75130; C.I. Food Orange 5; beta carotene; beta, beta-all-trans-Carotene; all-trans-beta,beta-Carotene; Carotin; Provitanin A; Beta Carotene; -Carotene; beta,beta-carotene; (9cis,13cis)-beta,beta-carotene; CI 40800 |
| CAS RN.: |
7235-40-7;116-32-5 |
| EINECS: | 230-636-6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 536.8726 |
| Molecular Formula: | C40H56 |
| Density: | 0.941g/cm3 |
| Melting Point(ºC): | 178-179ºC |
| Boiling Point(ºC): | 654.7°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point(ºC): | 346°C |
| refractive_index: | 1.565 |
Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange color. It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are
found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Biologically, beta carotene is most important as
the precursor of vitamin A. It also has antioxidant properties and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases.
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Appearance |
Orange-yellow powder |
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Odor |
Tasteless |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5% |
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Ash |
≤5% |
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Sieve Analysis |
≥100mesh |
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Extract Solvent |
Alcohol |
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Heavy Metal |
≤10PPM |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1000cfu/g |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
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E.Coil |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
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Storage |
Store in a cool & dry place; Keep away from strong light and high heat |
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Shelf life |
24 months when properly stored |
1. Beta Carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases.
2. Beta Carotene is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables.
3. Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and beta carotene is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin
A deficiency.
4. Beta Carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.
1. Beta Carotene can be used in the medical field.
(1) Beta Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, caducity resistance, etc., and it can improve the immunity
of AIDS patients.
2. Beta Carotene can be used as a food additive.
(2) Beta carotene is an important pigment and is confirmed as a nutritious food additive.
(3) Beta Carotene can be used as intensifying agent for lipid foods such as margarine salad oil and benne oil to help beta carotene
absorption by the human body.
3. Beta Carotene can be used in the cosmetic field.
(1) Beta Carotene contains abundant amino acids, vitamins, natural wet factors, microelements,s, and other bioactive substances. Cosmetics
(lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta carotene present natural and full color and luster and protect the skin.
4. Beta Carotene can be used as a forage additive.
(1) Beta Carotene can improve the growth rate and flesh quality of animals, reproductivity of cattle, horses, and pigs, color and luster of redfish
and shrimp, and darken the color of bird's egg.
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