beta-Carotene, also known as E160a when used as food coloring supplement, is a precursor to vitamin A. Serum levels of beta-carotene are an adequate measurement of clinical status and can confirm the diagnosis of carotenoderma and is used to detect fat malabsorption. This Certified Spiking Solution® is suitable for use as starting material in the preparation of linearity standards, calibrators, or controls in HPLC/UV, LC/MS or GC/MS testing applications such as clinical diagnostic, or food and nutrition testing.
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87
Linear Structural Formula: C40H56
Storage: -70C
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