Gamma-Carotene
beta,psi-Carotene, DH369M0SOE, gamma-Carotene, all-trans-, .GAMMA.-CAROTENE [MI]
- CAS
- 472-93-5
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Gamma-Carotene (CAS 472-93-5), also catalogued as beta,psi-Carotene, is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment supplied as a crystalline powder or oil suspension that carries provitamin A activity and acts as an antioxidant precursor and orange-yellow colorant in nutraceutical, food and personal care formulations. Physical data are not fully characterised in available literature; purity is typically confirmed by HPLC. SoleChem supplies gamma-carotene in food-grade specification, sourced through specialty carotenoid producers.
Gamma-Carotene
Applications
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements: included in mixed carotenoid antioxidant blends.
- Food & Beverage: natural orange-yellow colorant for beverages and dairy.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: carotenoid antioxidant active in topical skincare.
- Pharmaceutical Research: evaluated for softgel and encapsulated delivery formats.
- Animal Feed: provitamin A carotenoid source in specialty formulations.
Safety & Risks
Not classified under GHS; low acute hazard. Avoid prolonged eye and skin contact; use standard PPE. Store away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep containers sealed.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg drums or cartons; 1–5 kg small-lot options available. Store cool, dry, and protected from light.