Chemical Name
Beta-Carotene
CAS Number
7235-40-7
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Molecular Weight
536.87
Molecular Structure
Packing
10kg/carton
Capacity
80MT/ Year
Storage
Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.
Application
The beta-carotene is a typical kind of carotenoid family, which is not only the important source of vitamin A, but also has a significant physiologic effect on the human being. The beta-carotene may prevent, improve and even cure some diseases and can also improve the immune function of human being. Meanwhile, this carotene is a kind of natural pigments with high prices, and it also acts as drugs, nutritional supplements or the supplements to foods, forages and cosmetics.
SPECIFICATION
Items
Specification
Appearance
Brown-red or brownish-red crystalline powder
Identification
A455nm X 10/A340nm
≥ 15
A455nm /A483nm
1.14 ~ 1.18
Heavy Metals
≤ 10ppm
As
≤ 3ppm
Melting Point
176 ~ 182° C
Residue on Ignition
≤ 0.2%
Solubility (1g/100ml)
To be clear
Assay (on dry basis)
96.0 ~ 101.0%
Microbial Test
Aerobic Bacterial Count
≤ 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms
≤ 0.3 mpn/g
Fungi and Yeast
≤ 100 cfu/g