Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases
Product Name:  Beta-Carotene
Synonyms:  beta; beta-Carotene; Carotene; Solatene; trans-beta-Carotene 
Molecular formula: C40H56
Cas No:  7235-40-7
Molecular weight :  536.88
Assay: 96.0%-101.0%
Quality Standards: USP30
Solubility: Soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene and chloroform. Do not dissolve in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, almost insoluble methanol and ethanol.
Function and Usage:
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases. and it is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables. In the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A and is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency. Beta-carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.