ζ-Carotene CAS 72746-33-9

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.72746-33-9
Molecular FormulaC40H60
Molecular Weight540.90 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

ζ-Carotene CAS 72746-33-9 chemical structure

Description

ζ-Carotene (CAS 72746-33-9) is a high-purity pharmaceutical standards reference standard from CATO, an ISO 17034 accredited reference material producer. Molecular formula: C40H60. Molecular weight: 540.90 g/mol. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC40H60
Molecular Weight540.90 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity>95%
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)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1977

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