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The formula for carotene can be found on Wikipedia, which lists it as C40Hx and mentions the different kinds of carotene in existence, mainly alpha and beta.
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What is the chemical formula for beta carotene?
The chemical formula for beta-carotene is C40H56
What is chemical formula for vitamin A?
C40H56 + O2 + 4H-----> 2C20H30O (beta-carotene) (vitamin A)
What is alpha carotene?
Alpha-Carotene ( also known as α-carotene ) is a conformation of carotene with a β-ring at one end and an ε-ring at the other.* The term Carotene is used to describe classes of molecules having the formula C40H56. * Beta-Carotene is widely publicized and has shown many health benefits in recent studies. It cannot be made by animals, only plants.* It appears as an orange pigment and is protects plant cells against the damaging effects of ultraviolet light. Carrots, cantaloupes, and sweet potatoes are good sources of Beta-Carotene. Beta-Carotene is also an antioxidant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotene#The_multiple_forms
What is natural carotene?
Carotene is found in root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, ect. Therefore, you get natural carotene from these veggies. It is not an additive to another product. Carotene is also in broccoli, apriots, and kale.
Is b carotene an organic or inorganic compound?
beta carotene in organic
what enzyme in carrot?
beta carotene
What does beta carotene do for you?
Beta carotene is important for proper eye nutrition.
Is beta carotene vitamin a?
Not exactly. The body will convert Beta Carotene into Vitamin A when it is needed. That's why Beta Carotene is the preferred and safer version of Vitamin A... you can overdose on pure Vitamin A easier than you can on Beta Carotene
What does carotene do to your hair?
carotene makes your hair straight for 4 to 6 months
What chemical gives carrot their orange color?
This compound is beta-carotene.
What color does carotene reflect?
Carotene reflects orange wavelengths on the visible spectrum.
Beta carotene is the chemical responsible for the colour of which vegatables?
Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of carrots. There are many other vegetables that contain Beta Carotene.
