Synonyms: ªG-carotene Cas no.: 7235-40-7 Einecs no.: 230-636-6 Inci name: carotene Empirical formula: c40h56 Molecular mass: 536.88 g/mol Specifications Appearance: brownish-red to reddish-brown viscous oil Light absorption (in cyclohexane): (1) maximum absorption: at 453¿c457nm (2) relative extinction at 340 nm: max. 0.080 Beta carotene content: min. 30% Heavy metals: max. 10ppm Lead: max. 2ppm Arsenic: max. 3pmm 1kg in aluminum bucket