Beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid ethyl ester

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

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Apocarotene ester; beta-8-apocarotenic acid ethyl ester; Beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid ethyl ester. Food orange 7 (engl.); Beta-carotenic acid ester; CAS No 1109-11-1

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Beta-apocarotenic acid ethyl ester is an orange-red to yellow dye belonging to the carotenoids (see carotene E 160a; carotene E 160a). The substance is the ester of E 160e and occurs naturally in vegetables, citrus fruits and grass.

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The beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid ethyl ester is fat-soluble but very sensitive to light and heat. Beta-carotenic acid ester is an effective precursor of vitamin A.

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Food colouring (E 160 f)

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Not approved in Switzerland; not used in the EU

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer