베타-카로틴

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: beta-Carotene

CAS: 7235-40-7

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 56 1.0080
탄소 C 40 12.0110

원소 구성

H
10.5%
C
89.5%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

구조

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
536.87 g/mol
밀도
1.0000 g/cm³
녹는점
183.0 °C
용해도
insoluble

분자 기술자

정확 질량
536.4382
XLogP
13.5
TPSA
0.0 Ų
수소결합 주개
0
수소결합 받개
0
회전 가능 결합
10
중원자
40
복잡도
1120.0

Frequently Asked Questions

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