β-Carotene, CAS 7235-40-7

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: β,β-carotene

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C40H56

Formula Weight: 536,9

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 7235-40-7

Notes: β-Carotene is a red/orange-colored fat-soluble terpenoid with antioxidant properties.{8727} It can be enzymatically cleaved to produce vitamin A and retinoic acid. Vitamin A is important for vision and bone growth, while retinoic acid, through the retinoic acid receptor, plays an important role in cell differentiation.

• SKU: CAY16837-50
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 16837-50
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 50 g
• Quantity Unit: STK