β-Cryptoxanthin

Also known as: Cryptoxanthin, beta-Cryptoxanthin, (3R)-β,β-Caroten-3-ol, Hydroxy-β-carotene, Cryptoxanthol, Kryptoxanthin, all-trans-β-Cryptoxanthin, Neo-β-cryptoxanthin, Caricaxanthin, Xanthophyll 1

β-Cryptoxanthin (CAS 472-70-8) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C40H56O and a molecular weight of 552.872 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 167ºC, a boiling point of 682.9±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 293.7±17.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 472-70-8
Jingsj CID: J-32286-1
Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O
Molecular Weight: 552.872 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	167ºC
Boiling Point	682.9±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	293.7±17.9 °C
Exact Mass	552.433105
PSA	20.23000
LogP	13.67
Vapor Pressure	0.0±4.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.575

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Unno K, et al.Anti-stress Effect of β-Cryptoxanthin in Satsuma Mandarin Orange on Females.Biol Pharm Bull. 2019;42(8):1402-1408.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of β-Cryptoxanthin?

The CAS number of β-Cryptoxanthin is 472-70-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of β-Cryptoxanthin?

β-Cryptoxanthin has molecular formula C40H56O and molecular weight 552.872 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "β-Cryptoxanthin (CAS 472-70-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-32286-1 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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