Name: TRANS-B-APO-8'-CAROTENAL ~20% APOCAROTENAL BASIS (UV-VIS) SUSPENSION (OILY) (C005B-008126)
SKU: C005B-008126
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TRANS-B-APO-8'-CAROTENAL ~20% APOCAROTENAL BASIS (UV-VIS) SUSPENSION (OILY) (C005B-008126)

Catalog No.

C005B-008126

Manufacturer No.

10829-10G

Manufacturer Name

Sigma-Aldrich

Quantity

Unit of Measure

trans -β-Apo-8′-carotenal is a linear aldehydic carotenoid. It is naturally found in oranges, spinach, grass, tangerines and marigolds and thus, it is directly absorbed from the diet.

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Description
Specifications

General description

trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal is a linear aldehydic carotenoid. It is naturally found in oranges, spinach, grass, tangerines and marigolds and thus, it is directly absorbed from the diet.

Application

trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal has been used as an internal standard during vitamin E analysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal is commercially available as a food colorant.

Natural carotenoid that is formed from β-carotene in vivo and is an inducer of cytochrome P450 1A (CYP1A) in rats and in Ah-receptor-responsive mice.

Caution

solidifies on refrigeration

Physical form

Suspension of micronized crystals of apocarotenal dispersed in vegetable oils

Molecular Weight: 416.64. Empirical Formula: C₃₀H₄₀O. biological source: corn (or maize). Quality Level: 100. form: suspension (oily). concentration: ~20% (apocarotenal, UV-vis). color: black to brown, brown to very dark brown. mp: 138-141 . Â°C. storage temp.: 2-8Â°C. SMILES string: [H]C(: O)\C(C): C\C: C\C(C): C\C: C\C: C(C)\C: C\C: C(C)\C: C\C1: C(C)CCCC1(C)C. InChI: 1S/C30H40O/c1-24(13-8-9-14-25(2)16-11-18-27(4)23-31)15-10-17-26(3)20-21-29-28(5)19-12-22-30(29,6)7/h8-11,13-18,20-21,23H,12,19,22H2,1-7H3/b9-8+,15-10+,16-11+,21-20+,24-13+,25-14+,26-17+,27-18+. InChI key: DFMMVLFMMAQXHZ-DOKBYWHISA-N. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 2. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US).