Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate (CAS: 547-17-1)?
Answer
Beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate (CAS: 547-17-1) is a solid with a crystalline form. Its molecular weight is approximately 1048 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is highly soluble in organic solvents like hexane and toluene. Chemically, it is quite stable under normal conditions but can be sensitive to strong oxidizing agents. It is primarily used in food coloring and nutritional supplements due to its carotenoid properties.
About
CAS No
547-17-1
English Name
beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-diyl dihexadecanoate
Molecular Formula
C72H116O4
Molecular Weight
1045.72 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC1CC(=C(C(C1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC2C(=CC(CC2(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C)C)C)C
InChIKey
UQPJDEOXFPTDNL-HZXCUAKRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
