Beta-carotene By Coway International Techtrans Co., Ltd

These Beta-Carotene is a strongly-colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. Carotene is the substance in carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes that colors them orange and is the most common form of carotene in plants. In nature, I -carotene is a precursor (inactive form) to vitamin A via the action of beta-carotene 15, 15'-monooxygenase. The separation of I -carotene from the mixture of other carotenoids is based on the polarity of a compound. I -Carotene is a non-polar compound, so it is separated with a non-polar solvent such as hexane. Being highly conjugated, it is deeply colored, and as a hydrocarbon lacking functional groups, it is very lipophilic.
Use:
1) Guard against heart disease.
2) Prevent certain cancers.
3) Researchers have found that low levels of I -carotene and other antioxidants have been linked to the development of cataracts. And preliminary studies point to a possible connection between too little I -carotene (along with low levels of vitamins A and E) and subsequent development of lupus, an autoimmune disorder.
I -Carotene, Beta-Carotene, pigment, vitamin A, nutrient, food additives
CAS No.: 7235-40-7
MF: C40H56
Purity: 30% / 96%