Description

β-Carotene is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble pigment belonging to the carotenoid family, renowned for its potent provitamin A activity and vibrant orange-red color. This high-purity grade is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable, consistent, and bioavailable ingredient for critical applications. It serves as a vital raw material for the nutraceutical, food and beverage, cosmetic, and animal feed industries, where its functional properties as a colorant and nutrient are paramount.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as a primary source of provitamin A in softgel capsules, tablets, and multivitamin formulations for its antioxidant properties and support for vision and immune health.
• Food & Beverage Fortification and Coloring: Imparts a stable, natural yellow to orange hue to beverages (juices, sports drinks), dairy products (cheese, yogurt), confectionery, baked goods, and margarine, while also adding nutritional value.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products (creams, lotions) for its antioxidant benefits and into color cosmetics (lipsticks, foundations) as a natural pigment.
• Animal Feed & Aquaculture: Added to poultry feed to enhance egg yolk color and to fish feed (e.g., for salmon and trout) to improve flesh pigmentation, supporting product quality and market value.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed in specialized medicinal formulations where vitamin A activity is clinically indicated.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Carotene
CAS No.	301150-50-5
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₆
Molecular Weight	536.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Provitamin A; Food Orange 5; CI 75130; CI (1975) No. 75130; trans-β-Carotene; all-trans-β-Carotene; β,β-Carotene; 1,1'-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis[2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene]
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Quality Control

Our β-Carotene is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to meet high-purity standards relevant for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and can support requirements for GMP, ISO, and FSSC 22000 certified supply chains. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and safety parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maximize shelf life and maintain product integrity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to violet crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0% (all-trans-β-Carotene)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH Q3C

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