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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Beta-carotene is a lipophilic tetraterpenoid pigment synthesized via microbial fermentation or plant extraction. It serves as a precursor to Vitamin A, widely utilized in industrial formulations. Molecular Formula: C40H56; CAS No.: 7235-40-7.
High-dose supplementation may increase lung cancer risk in smokers. Store in cool, dark conditions under inert gas to prevent oxidation. Avoid inhalation of dust; use appropriate PPE during handling.