Product Info
Product Name Natural Food Coloring Beta Carotene CAS 7235-40-7
CAS No. 7235-40-7
Catalog No. HH285880986766304482
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Chemical Identifiers
Melting Point 178-179ºC
Boiling Point 654.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Water Solubility -
Density 0.941g/cm3
Storage Temp -20ºC
Flash Point 346ºC
Stability Stable, but sensitive to air, heat and light. Store at -20ºC under nitrogen. Pyrophoric - may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature.
Appearance Dark red power or crystal
Refractive Index 1.565
Product Info
Characteristic
Beta-carotene (beta-carotene) belongs to the carotenoid, which is ubiquitous in nature and is the most stable natural pigment, is an orange-yellow fat-soluble compound, glossy rhombohexahedral Chemicalbook or crystalline powder, mainly from green plants and yellow, orange fruits and other natural foods. Dilute solutions of beta-carotene are orange-yellow to yellow, orange at higher concentrations, and may be slightly red depending on the polarity of the solvent.
Application:
Edible orange pigment; Nutritional supplements. Mainly used in margarine, noodles, pastries, beverages and health food.
As feed vitamin nutrition fortifier and colorant.
An antioxidant that acts as a pro-oxidant or antioxidant due to its inhibition of free radical induced peroxidation in vitro. A dietary supplement for mice that reduces hearing loss and hair cell damage.