β-carotene
CAS RN:7235-40-7
Molecular formula:C40H56
Molecular weight:536.88
Structural formula:

Properties: In NTP, pure product is tasteless, odorless, deep red formless solid, Melting point 174℃.
Product Standard
| Residue on ignition% |
≤5 |
| Bacteria number p/g |
≤1000 |
| Number of mildew and saccharomycetes p/g |
≤100 |
| coliform group MPN/100g |
≤30 |
| Pb mg/kg |
≤10 |
| As mg/kg |
≤2 |
| Residue on ignition (%) |
≤5 |
Uses:βcarotene is a good extinction agent of free radical and widely used in drug, health care food, functional food, nourishment extender, food additive, cosmetic material and feed additive |