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217538 β-Carotene - CAS 7235-40-7 - Calbiochem

217538
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Overview

Replacement Information

Key Spec Table

CAS #Empirical Formula
7235-40-7C₄₀H₅₆

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
217538-1GM Plastic ampoule 1 gm
Description
OverviewVitamin A precursor.
Catalogue Number217538
Brand Family Calbiochem®
References
Product Information
CAS number7235-40-7
FormDark red solid
Hill FormulaC₄₀H₅₆
Chemical formulaC₄₀H₅₆
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
Purity≥97% by HPLC
Physicochemical Information
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSFI0329500
Safety Information
R PhraseR: 53

May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S PhraseS: 61

Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
Toxicity Environmental Hazard
Storage -20°C
Protect from Light Protect from light
Do not freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Packaging Information
Packaged under inert gas Packaged under inert gas
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
217538-1GM 04055977219395

Documentation

β-Carotene - CAS 7235-40-7 - Calbiochem SDS

Title

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

β-Carotene - CAS 7235-40-7 - Calbiochem Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
217538
Data Sheet

Note that this data sheet is not lot-specific and is representative of the current specifications for this product. Please consult the vial label and the certificate of analysis for information on specific lots. Also note that shipping conditions may differ from storage conditions.

Revision01-July-2019 JSW
DescriptionVitamin A precursor.
FormDark red solid
Intert gas (Yes/No) Packaged under inert gas
CAS number7235-40-7
RTECSFI0329500
Chemical formulaC₄₀H₅₆
Purity≥97% by HPLC
SolubilityDMSO or Cyclohexane
Storage Protect from light
-20°C
Do Not Freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Toxicity Environmental Hazard
Merck USA index14, 1853