Description

Ethyl β-Apo-8'-Carotenoate (Trans) is a synthetically produced carotenoid ester, valued for its intense orange-red color and stability. This compound serves as a highly effective and versatile colorant, meeting stringent quality requirements for sensitive applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food, feed, and nutraceutical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity pigment.

Application

• Food Coloring Agent: Used to impart a stable orange to red hue in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, sauces, and processed foods.
• Feed Additive: Incorporated into poultry feed to enhance the yellow pigmentation of egg yolks and chicken skin, and into fish feed for salmonid flesh coloration.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Employed as a colorant in vitamin formulations, softgel capsules, and functional food products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural-origin colorant in products like lipsticks, soaps, and creams.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used for coloring coating layers on tablets and capsules for brand identification and aesthetic appeal.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl β-Apo-8'-Carotenoate (Trans)
CAS No.	1109-11-1
Molecular Formula	C32H44O2
Molecular Weight	460.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 8'-apo-β-caroten-8'-oate; Apo-8'-carotenal ethyl ester; C.I. Food Orange 6; E 160f (EU food additive code); Carophyll® Orange (trade name); trans-Ethyl β-apo-8'-carotenoate; Ethyl ester of β-apo-8'-carotenic acid
EINECS	214-171-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl β-Apo-8'-Carotenoate is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with major global standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and EU food additive specifications (E 160f). Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maintain optimal stability and color strength.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline powder or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0% (all-E-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Solvent Residues	Meets regulatory requirements

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