Beta-apo-8'-carotenal

Product Description

Beta-apo-8'-carotenal Synonyms: trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal;C.I. Food Orange 6;E number 160E Molecular formula:C30H40O Molecular Weight: 416.638 CAS number:1107-26-2 Apocarotenal, or trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal, is a carotenoid found in spinach and citrus fruits. Like other carotenoids, apocarotenal plays a role as a precursor of vitamin A, even though it has 50% less pro-vitamin A activity than beta-carotene. The empirical chemical formula for apocarotenal is C30H40O. Apocarotenal has an orange to orange-red colour and is used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. Depending on the product forms, apocarotenal is used in fat based food (margarine, sauces, salad dressing), beverages, dairy products and sweets. Its E number is 160E.

Beta-apo-8'-carotenal
Synonyms: trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal;C.I. Food Orange 6;E number 160E
Molecular formula:C30H40O
Molecular Weight: 416.638
CAS number:1107-26-2
Apocarotenal, or trans-beta-apo-8'-carotenal, is a carotenoid found in spinach and citrus fruits. Like other carotenoids, apocarotenal plays a role as a precursor of vitamin A, even though it has 50% less pro-vitamin A activity than beta-carotene. The empirical chemical formula for apocarotenal is C30H40O.
Apocarotenal has an orange to orange-red colour and is used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. Depending on the product forms, apocarotenal is used in fat based food (margarine, sauces, salad dressing), beverages, dairy products and sweets. Its E number is 160E.