| CAS# | 7235-40-7 |
| FORMULA | C40H56 |
| INS Number | 160a(ii) |
| E Number | E160a(ii) |
| Synonyms | β-Carotene; Provatenol |
| GROUPS / USES | Natural food coloring, Skin care, Anti-aging, Hair care, Pharmaceuticals |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Beta Carotene?
Beta carotene is a type of carotenoid, a natural red-orange pigment found in many fruits and vegetables.
What are the uses of Beta Carotene?
Beta Carotene is widely used as a natural yellow-orange coloring agent for food and beverages. It is used in creams, lotions, and sunscreen products for its antioxidant properties. It is a common source of vitamin A in dietary supplements.
What are the benefits of Beta Carotene?
Vision health, skin health, Immune system, Antioxidant properties, and Anti-Inflammatory agent are the benefits of Beta Carotene.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Beta Carotene to users/customers for Food & Beverage, and Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals.
Beta Carotene Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Red crystals or as crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and in acids and alkalies, but is soluble in carbon disulfide and in chloroform. Sparingly soluble in ether, in solvent hexane, and in vegetable oils, and is practically insoluble in methanol and in ethanol. |
| Assay | NLT 96.0%-NMT 101.0% |
| Lead | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.2% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.2% |