Beta-carotene 10%
Chemical Names: Betacarotene, provitamin A
CAS No. 7235-40-7
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.9g/mol
EINECS No. 230-636-6
Vitamin A activity:
1mg all-trans-beta-carotene=0.167mg retinal equivalent (RE)
6mg all-trans-beta-carotene=1mg retinal equivalent (RE)
Description:
Free-flowing dark red powder with a slight characteristic odour, in which white particles of starch may be visible. The powder consists of spherical particles, with a uniform particle size.
Composition:
The powder particles consist of beta-carotene embedded in a matrix of gelatin and sucrose coated with starch. They contain tocopherol (E306), sodium ascorbate (E301)
and ascorbyl palmitate (E304) as antioxidant.
Post by Jane Dong Chemicals @2013-02-04 04:39:45