Products Description
β‑Carotene belongs to the carotenoid family. It is a widely‑distributed natural pigment with good stability. As an orange‑yellow, fat‑soluble substance, it occurs as lustrous rhombohedral crystals or crystalline powder. It is mainly sourced from green plants and yellow‑orange fruits.
Dilute β‑carotene solutions show orange‑yellow to yellow hues; color turns deeper orange at higher concentrations. A faint reddish tone may also appear, subject to the polarity of the applied solvent.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 178-179 °C |
| Boiling point | 644.94°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.000 |
| vapor pressure | 0.004Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.5630 (estimate) |
| Fp | 103 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble |
| form | powder |
| color | Orange-yellow / orange-red |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in hexane, dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. |
| Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
| ε(extinction coefficient) | 2160-2280 at 478-479nm in hexane at 1% (vs. 2280lit.) 2450-2590 at 450-452nm in hexane at 1% (vs. 2590lit.) |
| Merck | 14,1853 |
| BRN | 1917416 |
| Stability: | Stable, but sensitive to air, heat and light. Store at -20C under nitrogen. Pyrophoric - may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature. |
| InChIKey | OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-N |
| LogP | 6.5 at 40℃ and pH6.5 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7235-40-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | «beta» Carotene(7235-40-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | .beta.,.beta.-Carotene (7235-40-7) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 44-36/37/38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 7-15-18-36-26-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FI0329500 |
| F | 1-8-10-16 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 32030019 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 7235-40-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Products Application
β‑Carotene is a widely‑known antioxidant that protects body cells against damage from free radicals associated with heart disease and cancer risks.
In the food industry, it is used as a colorant to produce yellow‑orange tones in margarine, cheese, pudding and other products. Besides, β‑carotene acts as a vitamin A precursor. It helps relieve dry and flaky skin, supports cognitive function and brings multiple health‑promoting effects.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and global services. With deep roots in the new chemical materials industry, the company is driven by a steadfast commitment to integrity, quality, and customer centricity. Through persistent innovation and stringent quality control, it continues to expand its global footprint, enhance operational sophistication, and elevate its brand standing.
The company is reinforced by a seasoned foreign trade and technical service team, a well-established global supply infrastructure, and robust logistical capabilities. With annual revenue exceeding RMB 600 million, it serves more than 5,000 industrial clients worldwide. Its operations span a diverse array of countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, cultivating a loyal and expanding international customer base and a respected industry reputation.
Furuida's comprehensive product portfolio encompasses pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These products are extensively utilized in pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment. Underpinning this offering is the company's unwavering dedication to delivering reliable, cost-effective chemical solutions and fully integrated one-stop services to its global partners.
