| Identification | |
| Name: | b,e-Carotene, (6'R)- |
| Synonyms: | a-Carotene (natural) (8CI); (+)-a-Carotene; (6'R)-b,e-Carotene; all-trans-a-Carotene; a-Carotene |
| CAS: | 7488-99-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C40H56 |
| Molecular Weight: | 536.88 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C40H56/c1-31(19-13-21-33(3)25-27-37-35(5)23-15-29-39(37,7)8)17-11-12-18-32(2)20-14-22-34(4)26-28-38-36(6)24-16-30-40(38,9)10/h11-14,17-23,25-28,37H,15-16,24,29-30H2,1-10H3/b12-11+,19-13+,20-14+,27-25+,28-26+,31-17+,32-18+,33-21+,34-22+/t37-/m0/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1593 6.1/PG 3 |
| Melting Point: | 185 |
| Flash Point: | 341.2°C |
| Boiling Point: | 644.9°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.00 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Refractive index: | 1.563 |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Specification: | Safety Statements:36/37 36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves |
| Packinggroup: | II; III |
| Flash Point: | 341.2°C |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Usage: | A orange photosynthetic pigment important for photosynthesis. It is responsible for the orange colour of the carrot and many other fruits and vegetables. |
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