b-Carotene
SKU
V-058-1MLUoM
1 mLCAS
7235-40-7Concentration
100 ug/mL in THF:Ethanol (7:3) + 0.1% BHTPurity
98%Product Brand
Cerilliant / SupelcoSpecification
Other - TraditionalMolecular Formula
C40H56UNSPSC Code
41116147Storage Condition
Subfreeze(-80°C)Shipping Condition
Dry IceDescription
β-Carotene, also known as E160a when used as food coloring supplement, is a precursor to vitamin A. Serum levels of β-carotene are an adequate measurement of clinical status and can confirm the diagnosis of carotenoderma and is used to detect fat malabsorption. This Certified Spiking Solution® is suitable for use as starting material in the preparation of linearity standards, calibrators, or controls in HPLC/UV, LC/MS or GC/MS testing applications such as clinical diagnostic, or food and nutrition testing.
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