α-Carotene

α-胡萝卜素

Also known as: (+)-α-Carotene, (6'R)-beta,epsilon-carotene, (6'R)-β,ε-carotene, .beta.,.epsilon.-Carotene, (6R)-, 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaen-1-yl]cyclohexen, 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaen-1-yl]cyclohexene, 1,3,3-Triméthyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tétraméthyl-18-(2,6,6-triméthyl-2-cyclohexén-1-yl)-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadécanonaèn-1-yl]cyclohexène, 4,5-Didehydro-5,6-dihydro-β,β-carotene, A-CAROTENE, ALPHA-CAROTENE, ALPHA-CAROTENE FROM CARROTS, ALPHA/BETA-CAROTENE MIX, CAROTENE, A-, CAROTENE, ALPHA- (1.0Mg/ML)(DICHLOROMETHANE)(SH), CAROTENE,A, CISALPHA-CAROTENE, Carotene, Isorenieratene, MFCD00136012, Renieratene

α-Carotene (CAS 7488-99-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C40H56 and a molecular weight of 536.873 g/mol. It is also known as (+)-α-Carotene, (6'R)-beta,epsilon-carotene and (6'R)-β,ε-carotene. Key properties include a melting point of 185ºC, a boiling point of 644.9±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 341.2±20.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

7488-99-5

Jingsj CID

J-43181-7

Molecular Formula

C₄₀H₅₆

Chinese Name

α-胡萝卜素

Molecular Weight

536.873 g/mol

Category

Organic Compounds

Last updated

8/21/2026