Echinenone

Also known as: beta,beta-caroten-4-one, all-trans-Echinenone, 9-cis-β,β-Carotene-4-one, 9'-cis-β,β-Carotene-4-one, β,β-Caroten-4-one, Echinenone (Technical Grade), Einecs 207-083-4, 2,4,4-trimethyl-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one

Echinenone (CAS 432-68-8) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C40H54O and a molecular weight of 550.856 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 182-186°C (lit.), a boiling point of 685.3±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 370.8±14.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

432-68-8

Jingsj CID

J-1517398-5

Molecular Formula

C₄₀H₅₄O

Molecular Weight

550.856 g/mol

Category

Ketones

Last updated

8/21/2026