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Carotene

Product Name
Carotene
CAS No.
7488-99-5
Chemical Name
Carotene
Synonyms
C05433;Carotene;A-CAROTENE;α-Carotene;Renieratene;CAROTENE, A-;ALPHA-CAROTENE;Isorenieratene;CAROTENE, ALPHA-;CISALPHA-CAROTENE
CBNumber
CB4784043
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Formula Weight
536.89
MOL File
7488-99-5.mol
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Carotene Property

Melting point:
187.50° (evacuated tube)
alpha 
18643 +385° (c = 0.08 in benzene)
Boiling point:
644.94°C (rough estimate)
Density 
0.9380 (estimate)
refractive index 
1.5630 (estimate)
storage temp. 
-20°C
solubility 
Chloroform (Slightly)
form 
Solid
color 
Orange to Very Dark Orange
Odor
Slight characteristic
optical activity
〔α〕 643.5 +38518 (c 0.08, C6H6)
λmax
λ: 445-449 nm Amax
BRN 
3227603
Stability:
Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements 
40-67-36/37/38
Safety Statements 
36/37-24/25-23
RIDADR 
UN 1593 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 
3
HS Code 
32041990
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
50887
Product name
α-Carotene
Purity
analytical standard
Packaging
1mg
Price
$983
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
40395
Product name
α-Carotene
Purity
≥95.0% (HPLC)
Packaging
1mg
Price
$924
Updated
2024/03/01
Cayman Chemical
Product number
19772
Product name
α-Carotene
Purity
≥95%
Packaging
500μg
Price
$63
Updated
2024/03/01
Cayman Chemical
Product number
19772
Product name
α-Carotene
Purity
≥95%
Packaging
1mg
Price
$117
Updated
2024/03/01
Cayman Chemical
Product number
19772
Product name
α-Carotene
Purity
≥95%
Packaging
5mg
Price
$456
Updated
2024/03/01
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Carotene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

α-Carotene is a precursor of vitamin A that has been found in various fruits and vegetables. It inhibits proliferation of GOTO human neuroblastoma cells more potently than β-carotene and halts the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase concomitantly with a reduction in the mRNA expression of the protooncogene N-Myc. It is also more potent than β-carotene in mouse models of skin and lung carcinogenesis and decreases the number of hepatomas in mice with spontaneous liver carcinogenesis when administered in drinking water at a concentration of 0.05%. α-Carotene levels are increased in patients with coronary heart disease and are inversely correlated with the risk of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer.

Uses

carotene is used to provide a red-orange color in cosmetic formulations. It is the primary yellow coloring component of butter, carrots, and egg yolk. Carotene is found in plants as well as in many animal tissues.

Uses

Carotene is a colorant and provitamin, being a hydrocarbon which is one of two subgroups of the carotenoids (yellow, orange, or red pig- ments). the other subgroup is xanthophylls. functions as a colorant with beta-apo-8-carotenal being a red-orange carotenoid and betabeing a yellow carotenoid. it is also a vitamin a precursor that is converted by the body to vitamin a. it is used in ice cream, cheese, and other dairy products.

Uses

(6''R)-β,ε-Carotene is a trans isomer of carotenoid pigment found in plants. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon.

Definition

ChEBI: (6'R)-beta,epsilon-carotene is an alpha-carotene. It is an enantiomer of a (6'S)-beta,epsilon-carotene.

General Description

α-Carotene is a carotenoid, which shows anticarcinogenic activity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

One of the primary isomers of carotene, enantiomerically pure form of metabolite in carotenoid biosynthesis, biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites, biosynthesis of terpenoids and steroids and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.

Purification Methods

Purify α-carotene by chromatography on columns of calcium hydroxide, alumina or magnesia. Crystallise it from CS2/MeOH, toluene/MeOH, diethyl ether/pet ether, or acetone/pet ether. Store it in the dark, under N2 or Ar at -20o. It gives a blue colour with max at 542nm when mixed with SbCl3 in CHCl3. [Karrer & Walker Helv Chim Acta 16 641 1933, Eugster et al. Helv Chim Acta 52 1729 1969, Eugster & Karrer Helv Chim Acta 38 610 1955, Strain J Biol Chem 105 523 1934, Beilstein 5 III 2457, 5 IV 2620.]

Carotene Preparation Products And Raw materials

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Carotene Suppliers

Carbosynth
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View Lastest Price from Carotene manufacturers

Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd
Product
Carotene 7488-99-5
Price
US $0.10/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99.0%
Supply Ability
1000 tons
Release date
2024-08-14
Hebei Youfeidi Trading Co., LTD
Product
Carotene 7488-99-5
Price
US $18.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99.99%
Supply Ability
20 tons
Release date
2024-06-04
Career Henan Chemical Co
Product
Carotene 7488-99-5
Price
US $7.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
100kg
Release date
2019-08-07

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