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Synonyms: beta-Carotene; beta,beta-Carotene; Provitamin A
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87
Linear Structural Formula: C40H56
MDL Number: MFCD00001556
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: The most important of the provitamins A, beta-carotene can be classified as an antioxidant due to its inhibition of radical initiated peroxidation in vitro. However, in vivo it appears to act either as an antioxidant or a prooxidant depending on cellular environment. It reduces the incidence of many cancers, but enhances lung cancer incidence in smokers.
Other Notes: USP issued SDS can be found here.