Beta-Carotene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: beta-Carotene

CAS: 7235-40-7

Descripción general

Beta-carotene is the orange pigment in carrots and the most important provitamin A carotenoid. The body converts it to retinol (vitamin A) as needed.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 56 1,0080
Carbon C 40 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×56
10,5%
C
Carbon ×40
89,5%

Usos

  • • Food coloring (E160a)
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Provitamin A source
  • • Cosmetics colorant

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Gives carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins their orange color

Structure

SMILES

CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2=C(CCCC2(C)C)C)C)C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
536,87 g/mol
Densidad
1,0000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
183,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
536,4382
XLogP
13,5
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
10
Heavy Atoms
40
Complexity
1120,0

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DDT

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Dichloromethane

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Butane

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beta-Carotene?
Beta-Carotene (C₄₀H₅₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name beta-Carotene.
What is the molecular weight of Beta-Carotene?
Beta-Carotene has a molar mass of 536.87 g/mol.
What state is Beta-Carotene at room temperature?
Beta-Carotene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Beta-Carotene organic or inorganic?
Beta-Carotene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Beta-Carotene?
Beta-Carotene (C₄₀H₅₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).