Product Details
Molecular Formula
C30H40O
Synonyms
8’-Apo-.beta.,ψ-carotenal;8’-apo-beta,psi-carotenal;8’-apo-beta-carotenal;BETA-APO-BETA-CAROTENAL;BETAAPO8CAROTENOICACID;8''-Apo-B-caroten-8''-al;8'-Apoaldehyde(apocarotenal);Apocarotenal 1% CWS
Solubility
chloroform: 1 mg/mL, clear to very faintly turbid, intense red-orange
Application
β-apo-8 -carotenal is used to color juices, fruit drinks, soups, jams, jellies, and gelatin.
Boiling Point
575.7±19.0 °C(Predicted)
Density
0.949±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Product Description
trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal is a dark purple crystal or crystalline fine powder with metallic luster. It is one of the oxidation products of carotenoids contained in citrus. It is insoluble in water and can be dispersed in hot water. It is easily soluble in chloroform, insoluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in vegetable oil and acetone. Industrial products soluble in oils or organic solvents, with stable performance.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
416.64
Physical State
Suspension (oily)
Color
Fine Crystalline Powder with dark metallic sheenor violet crystals
Toxicity
LD50 oral in mouse: > 10gm/kg