trans-Phytoene CAS 540-04-5

Purity Technical GradeIn StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.540-04-5
Molecular FormulaC40H64
Molecular Weight544.94 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

trans-Phytoene CAS 540-04-5 chemical structure

Description

trans-Phytoene (CAS 540-04-5) is a high-purity pharmaceutical standards reference standard from CATO, an ISO 17034 accredited reference material producer. Molecular formula: C40H64. Molecular weight: 544.94 g/mol. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC40H64
Molecular Weight544.94 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
PurityTechnical Grade
StorageStore at room temperature, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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