Beta-carotene is an orange fat-soluble compound (soluble in acetone, chloroform, petroleum ether, benzene and vegetable oils, insoluble in water, propylene glycol, glycerol, methanol and ethanol).
Dunaliella Salina Powder/Beta-Carotene CAS 7235-40-7
Description
Introduction:
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid. Beta-carotenecan help clear free radicals, which can reduce lipid peroxidation. Beta-Carotene contains various essential nutrients which is essential for our bodies. Not only does it contain over 60% complete protein, but also contain many other important vitamins and minerals, such as B complex vitamins, vitamin E, carotenoids, iron, manganese, zinc, essential fatty acids such as gamma linolenic acid (which is only found in breast milk). There are three production methods to extract beta-carotene from natural products: plant extraction, salina extraction and fermentation, among which salina extraction and fermentation are the main preparation methods in China. β-carotene is widely used as natural pigment and nutrient fortifier.
Functions:
- Protects skin from aging and clear free radicals;
- Supports skin cell metabolism, which helps prevention of skin diseases such as skin dandruff, keratinization, hard squamous epidermal cells, and xeroderma of keratinous hematoma;
- Protect eyes from strong light and ultraviolet radiation damage, and helps prevention of night blindness, dry eye, corneal ulcers and keratomalacia;
- As natural colorant.
Chemical property:
Product name | Beta-Carotene/Dunaliella Salina Extract |
CAS NO. | 7235-40-7 |
Molecular formula | C40H56 |
Molecular weight | 536.87 |
EINECS NO. | 230-636-6 |
Melting point | 176-184°C |
Boiling point | 644.94°C |
Density | 1 |
Refractive index | 1.563 |
Flash point | 103°C |
Storage temperature | −20°C |
Appearance | red to purple powder |
Solubility | Soluble in hexane(:100μg/mL), dimethyl sulfoxide, benzene, chloroform, cyclohexane. Insoluble in water. |
Sensitivity | Air&Light Sensitive |
Stability | Stable, but sensitive to light, heat and air. Store at -20C under nitrogen. Pyrophoric – may ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature. |
Application:
- As healthy food ingredients, beta-Carotene from fermentation is a safe source of vitamin A and functions in the body as cancelling free radicals, antioxidant and maintenance of cellular activity, ehich is usually used in dietary supplements and functional healthy food in the forms of soft capsule, hard capsule and tablet, and it’s also used in formula foods and other nutrition reinforced food for the infants and children.
- As natural colorant, this product enables rich colors from fuchsia to kelly , which is often used in juice, beverage, special edible oil, pastry and baked food. Beta-Carotene also has good color stability in food or beverages processing.
- As cosmetic ingredients: clear free radicals and protect our skin from damages.
Production:
Test Report:
Test Items | Standards | Results |
Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Orange Fine Powder | Complies |
Assay | 20% | 20.30% |
Mesh Size | 100 % pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Ash | ≤ 5.0% | 2.15% |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 1.65% |
Chemical Analysis | ||
Heavy Metal | ≤ 10.0 mg/kg | Complies |
Pb | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | Complies |
As | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Complies |
Hg | ≤ 0.1mg/kg | Complies |
Microbiological Analysis | ||
Residue of Pesticide | Negative | Not detected |
Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000cfu/g | Complies |
Yeast&Mold | ≤ 100cfu/g | Complies |
E.coil | Negative | Not detected |
Salmonella | Negative | Not detected |
Result | The test items comply with our company standards |
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