Beta-Carotene

C₄₀H₅₆

IUPAC: beta-Carotene

CAS: 7235-40-7

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố	Ký hiệu	Nguyên tử	Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen	H	56	1,0080
Carbon	C	40	12,0110

Thành phần nguyên tố

Hydrogen ×56

10,5%

Carbon ×40

89,5%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

✦ 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

Tính chất

Loại: organic
Trạng thái: solid
Khối lượng mol: 536,87 g/mol
Mật độ: 1,0000 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy: 183,0 °C
Độ hòa tan: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 536,4382
XLogP: 13,5
TPSA: 0,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 10
Heavy Atoms: 40
Complexity: 1120,0

Hợp chất liên quan

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).