Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (9cis)-beta,beta-Carotene (CAS: 13312-52-2)?
Answer
(9cis)-beta,beta-Carotene is a yellow-orange crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 838.34 g/mol. It has good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and toluene but is poorly soluble in water. Chemically, it is highly reactive due to its conjugated double bond system, making it prone to oxidation and decomposition under light and heat. It is a natural precursor to vitamin A, with antioxidant properties.
About
CAS No
13312-52-2
English Name
(9cis)-beta,beta-Carotene
Molecular Formula
C40H56
Molecular Weight
536.89 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(/C)\C=C\C2=C(CCCC2(C)C)C)/C)/C
InChIKey
OENHQHLEOONYIE-BVZAMQQESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
