Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 7235-40-7 |
Formula: | C40h56 |
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Attribute | Description |
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Product Name | β-Carotene (beta Carotene) |
Chemical Class | Hydrocarbon, specifically a terpenoid (isoprenoid) |
Color | Strongly-coloured red-orange pigment |
Source | Abundant in plants and fruits |
Biosynthesis | Derived from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate through biosynthesis |
Molecular Structure | Consists of beta-rings at both ends of the molecule |
Carotenoid Class | Member of the carotenes, tetraterpenes synthesized from eight isoprene units with 40 carbons |
Solubility | Fat soluble; absorption is enhanced when consumed with fats |
Usage | - Animal premix and compound feed |
- Improves animal immunity | |
- Enhances the survival rate of breeding animals | |
- Promotes animal growth | |
- Improves production performance | |
- Particularly beneficial for female animal breeding performance | |
- Acts as an effective pigment |