Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Product Profile
- Full Name: β-Carotene
- Aliases: Provitamin A, β,β-Carotene
- CAS Number: 7235-40-7
- EINECS: 230-636-6
- Molecular Formula: C40H56
- Molecular Weight: 536.87
- Chemical Classification: Natural fat-soluble carotenoid pigment, nutritional fortifier, food colorant, antioxidant raw material
- Core Advantages
Natural orange-red carotenoid, can be converted into vitamin A in human body, dual functions of coloring and nutrition. Powerful fat-soluble antioxidant, multiple formulations (crystal powder, oil suspension, water dispersible beadlets). Complies with FCC, USP, EP standards, widely used in food, health supplements, feed and cosmetic industries.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
2.1 Physical Index
- Appearance: Dark red crystalline powder; oil form is orange oily liquid
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, vegetable oil; slightly soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in water
- Melting Point: 176–182 °C (decomposes)
- UV Absorption Characteristic: Maximum absorption at 450nm & 476nm
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic
- Light & Oxygen Sensitivity: Extremely sensitive to light, heat and oxygen, easy to fade and oxidize without antioxidant protection
2.2 Chemical Properties
- Provitamin A Activity: Cleaved in vivo to generate two molecules of vitamin A, improves vision and epithelial tissue health
- Antioxidation: Conjugated long polyene chain scavenges lipid free radicals, anti-oxidation and anti-aging
- Thermal Stability: Stable under low-temperature processing; high-temperature baking accelerates oxidation fading
- Acid & Alkali Stability: Stable in weak acid/neutral medium; degraded under strong alkaline heating
- Compatibility: Compatible with vitamin E, oil carriers; incompatible with strong oxidants, direct strong light irradiation
3. Main Application Fields
3.1 Food Industry (Core Usage)
Natural orange colorant and nutritional fortifier for beverage, dairy, candy, baked food, margarine, infant formula; replaces synthetic pigments for clean-label food production.
3.2 Health Food & Nutritional Supplements
Raw material for soft capsules, tablets, oral liquids; supplement vitamin A precursor, relieve eye fatigue, resist free radical damage.
3.3 Feed Additive
Colorant and nutrition additive for poultry, aquatic feed; improves egg yolk, fish skin and poultry skin yellow-orange color, enhances animal immunity.
3.4 Cosmetic Raw Material
Antioxidant and color additive for cream, essence, sunscreen; reduces skin oxidative damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS No. | 7235-40-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 |
| Molecular Weight | 536.87 |
| Appearance | Dark red crystalline powder |
| Melting Range | 176–182°C (decompose) |
| Assay | Crystal Grade ≥96.0%; Food Grade ≥98.0% |
| Moisture Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Transmittance Ratio | Meet standard absorption ratio |
| Bulk Package | 25kg nitrogen-filled light-proof aluminum foil lined fiber drum |
| Sample Package | 10g / 100g / 1kg sealed nitrogen-filled aluminum foil bag |
| Storage Requirements | Hermetic, nitrogen-sealed, light-proof cool warehouse ≤20℃; strictly isolate light, air, oxidants and high temperature |
| Transportation Rule | Food nutritional raw material, non-hazardous goods; light-proof, airtight and waterproof packaging mandatory |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact nitrogen-sealed light-proof packaging |
