Beta-carotene
is one of the carotenoids, an orange-yellow fat-soluble
compound, it is the most ubiquitous and stable
natural pigment in nature, belonging to the family of
natural chemicals (such as carotenoids or carotenoids)
a member. It is found in abundance in plants,
giving fruits and vegetables their rich yellows and
oranges. The pure product is a reddish purple to dark
red crystalline powder with a slight peculiar
odor. The dilute solution of β-carotene is
orange-yellow, easily soluble in dichloromethane,
chloroform, carbon disulfide and other organic
solvents.
