Beta-carotene
Chemical Formula:C40H56
Molecular Weight:536.9
CAS Number:7235-40-7
Description: orange fine powder, >98% (HPLC)
Beta-carotene, with the molecular formula C40H56, belongs to the group of carotenoids consisting of isoprene units. The presence of long chains of conjugated double bonds donates beta-carotene with specific colors. It is the most abundant form of carotenoid and it is a precursor of the vitamin A.