trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal
SIGMA/10829 - ~20% apocarotenal basis (UV-vis), suspension (oily)
Synonym: Apocarotenal
CAS Number: 1107-26-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C30H40O
Molecular Weight: 416.64
EC Number: 214-171-6
MDL Number: MFCD00042626
Linear Formula: C30H40O
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | corn (or maize) |
| color | black to brown |
| brown to very dark brown | |
| concentration | ~20% (apocarotenal, UV-vis) |
| form | suspension (oily) |
| InChI | 1S/C30H40O/c1-24(13-8-9-1 |
| InChI key | DFMMVLFMMAQXHZ-DOKBYWHISA |
| mp | 138-141 °C |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=O)C(C)=CC=CC(C)= |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal has been used as an internal standard during vitamin E analysis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal is commercially available as a food colorant. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Natural carotenoid that is formed from β-carotene in vivo and is an inducer of cytochrome P450 1A (CYP1A) in rats and in Ah-receptor-responsive mice. |
| Caution: | solidifies on refrigeration |
| General description: | trans-β-Apo-8′-carotenal is a linear aldehydic carotenoid. It is naturally found in oranges, spinach, grass, tangerines and marigolds and thus, it is directly absorbed from the diet. |
| Physical form: | Suspension of micronized crystals of apocarotenal dispersed in vegetable oils |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 138-141 °C |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |