β-Apo-8-carotenal

Name: β-Apo-8-carotenal
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032532

About β-Apo-8-carotenal

Listed under CAS 1107-26-2, β-Apo-8-carotenal is an impurity of Astaxanthin available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C30H40O, it has a molar mass of 416.6 g/mol. It is also known as Apocarotenal or beta-apo-8'-carotenal.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

This Astaxanthin impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, β-Apo-8-carotenal is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	β-Apo-8-carotenal
Catalogue No.	VQ-032532
CAS Number	1107-26-2
IUPAC name	(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenal
Molecular formula	C₃₀H₄₀O
Molecular weight	416.6 g/mol
Exact mass	416.3079
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DFMMVLFMMAQXHZ-DOKBYWHISA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=O)/C)/C
PubChem CID	5478003

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	9.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Apocarotenal, beta-apo-8'-carotenal, 8'-Apo-beta-carotenal, C.I. Food Orange 6, beta-apo-Carotenal, beta-Apocarotenal, C Orange 16, Food orange 6, 8'Apo-beta,psi-carotenal, all-trans-beta-Apo-8'-carotenal, 8'-Apo-beta,psi-carotenal, trans-beta-Apo-8'-carotenal

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of β-Apo-8-carotenal?

The CAS Registry Number of β-Apo-8-carotenal is 1107-26-2. It is also known as Apocarotenal, beta-apo-8'-carotenal, 8'-Apo-beta-carotenal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of β-Apo-8-carotenal?

β-Apo-8-carotenal has the molecular formula C30H40O and a molecular weight of 416.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-2,6,11,15-tetramethyl-17-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)heptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenal.

What is β-Apo-8-carotenal used for?

β-Apo-8-carotenal is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Astaxanthin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of β-Apo-8-carotenal can I order?

We supply β-Apo-8-carotenal in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with β-Apo-8-carotenal?

Yes. Every lot of β-Apo-8-carotenal is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can β-Apo-8-carotenal be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export β-Apo-8-carotenal worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.