Beta-Carotene

Name: Beta-Carotene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004228

About Beta-Carotene

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Beta-Carotene in IP/BP/USP grade, an active pharmaceutical ingredient registered under CAS number 7235-40-7. Formula C40H56, molecular weight 536.9 g/mol. Alternative names: beta Carotene and Betacarotene.

It is supplied as an orange yellow powder ( carrot extract ). Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our vitamins, excipients and other APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Beta-Carotene in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Beta-Carotene
Catalogue No.	VQ-004228
CAS Number	7235-40-7
IUPAC name	1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene
Molecular formula	C₄₀H₅₆
Molecular weight	536.9 g/mol
Exact mass	536.4382
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	OENHQHLEOONYIE-JLTXGRSLSA-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/C2=C(CCCC2(C)C)C)\C)\C)/C)/C
PubChem CID	5280489

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Orange yellow powder ( carrot extract )
LogP (XLogP3)	13.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	beta Carotene, Betacarotene, beta,beta-Carotene, Solatene, Provatene, all-trans-beta-Carotene, Food orange 5, Provatenol, Lucaratin, Natural Yellow 26, Solatene (caps), Karotin

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 7235-40-7

AR

β-Carotene

CAS: 7235-40-7
Formula: C₄₀H₅₆
MW: 536.9 g/mol

VQ-046666

Puriss

β-Carotene, 98%+

CAS: 7235-40-7
Formula: C₄₀H₅₆
MW: 536.9 g/mol

VQ-002990

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Beta-Carotene?

The CAS Registry Number of Beta-Carotene is 7235-40-7. It is also known as beta Carotene, Betacarotene, beta,beta-Carotene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Beta-Carotene?

Beta-Carotene has the molecular formula C40H56 and a molecular weight of 536.9 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Beta-Carotene can I order?

We supply Beta-Carotene in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Beta-Carotene?

Yes. Every lot of Beta-Carotene 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 Beta-Carotene be shipped internationally?

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