Description

trans-β-Apo-8′-Carotenal is a high-purity carotenoid compound widely recognized for its vibrant orange-red color and potent antioxidant properties. This compound is essential for industries requiring stable, natural colorants and functional ingredients. It is primarily utilized in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors, where it serves as a key additive for coloration and nutritional fortification.

Application

• Food and Beverage Coloring: Used as a natural colorant (E160e) in products such as beverages, dairy, confectionery, sauces, and processed foods to impart an attractive orange-red hue.
• Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into vitamin formulations, soft gels, and health supplements for its provitamin A activity and antioxidant benefits.
• Animal Feed and Aquaculture: Applied in feed premixes for poultry (to enhance egg yolk color) and in aquaculture feed for salmon and trout to improve flesh pigmentation.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Utilized in formulations for lipsticks, creams, and lotions as a natural coloring agent and for its skin-conditioning properties.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Serves as a coloring agent in tablet coatings and liquid medicinal preparations.
• Research and Development: Employed as a reference standard and biochemical reagent in analytical laboratories and life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-β-Apo-8′-Carotenal
CAS No.	1107-26-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₄₀O
Molecular Weight	416.64 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-β-Apo-8'-carotenal; Apo-8'-carotenal; β-Apo-8'-carotenal; C.I. Food Orange 6; E160e; 8'-Apo-β-caroten-8'-al; (all-E)-8'-Apo-β-caroten-8'-al; trans-8'-Apo-β-caroten-8'-al
EINECS	214-171-6

Quality Control

Our trans-β-Apo-8′-Carotenal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards, with typical specifications aligned with Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and other relevant food-grade guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0% (all-E isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.