Beta-carotene Product name: beta-carotene CAS: 7235-40-7 Molecular formula: C40H56 Molecular weight: 536.87 EINECS No. 230-636-6 Melting point: 176-184 degrees C (dec.) Boiling point: 644.94 degree C (rough estimate) Density: 1.000 Refractive index: 1.5630 (estimate) Flash point: 103 degrees C Character: Red or purple powder Packaging: 1kg/bag; 25kg/barrel